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What is a condition in which the alveoli in the lungs break?
emphysema
What is emphysema usually caused by?
Emphysema is a condition where there are little holes in the air sacs in the lungs. It is usually caused by excessive smoking.
How does emphysema affect the heart?
if you have had a heart condition in the past can having bronchitis make your condition reoccur
Is a lung condition a proper noun?
No, it would be just a normal noun because it is a thing.The answer above is partially correct. "Lung condition" in general is not a proper noun, but the name of a specific lung condition like Emphysema, Tuberculosis, or Asthma is proper noun. For example, in the sentence, "she has a serious lung condition called Emphysema," the general term, "lung condition," is not a proper noun, but the specific term, "Emphysema," is.
Can you get emphysema again?
Emphysema is a progressive, chronic disease. You do not get rid of it and get it again. It remains, even when you have fewer symptoms.
Hyperinflation of alveoli with damage to alveolar walls?
This describes a condition called emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In emphysema, the alveoli become overinflated and the walls between them are damaged, leading to reduced oxygen exchange and shortness of breath. Common causes include smoking, air pollution, and genetics.
What seems to be the smoking-induced condition where the bronchioles become less elastic?
emphysema.
Can someone who has never smoked have emphysema?
Yes, smoking is not the ONLY cause of this condition.
Which condition does smoking worsen?
It can worsen Bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, heart disease.
What is condition with fibrosis of the lungs and increased size of alveolar chambers?
The medical condition surrounding the diagnostic criteria of fibrosis of the lungs and increased alveolar chamber size is known as emphysema, which is included in a group of respiratory diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).
Does emphysema cause the body to ache?
The body would not have widespread aches and pains. Emphysema primarily affects the lungs, and secondarily the heart and brain. However, that does not mean a patients cannot have a pain condition along with their emphysema diagnosis.
Reduced gas diffusion because of the destruction of alveoli is a medical condition known as?
The medical condition known as reduced gas diffusion due to destruction of alveoli is called emphysema. It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by the progressive damage to the lung tissue, leading to decreased ability to efficiently exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
