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by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 7y agoEmphysema affects the lungs. It is a chronic disease, and progressive.
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Which substance found in tobacco causes emphysema a disease of the lungs?
The answer is: Tar
Can a 2 year old have emphysema?
My son had his lung removed at 10 and was found with emphysema and had been struggling for 2 yrs before that so it can happen in young people
What is emphysema nec?
Emphysema not elsewhere classified
What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?
prefix for emphysema
Is emphysema life threatening?
Yes, emphysema is a serious lung condition that can be life-threatening, especially if left untreated or if the individual continues to smoke. It leads to gradual damage of the air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and reducing the body's ability to get oxygen into the bloodstream. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.
Is emphysema communicable?
yes
What is the scientific name of emphysema?
Emphysema is the scientific name.
What are the origins of emphysema?
Emphysema has been around as long as cigars. Also, Emphysema has benn around for thousands of years, since the Egyptian times. Emphysema was just recently discovered.
Can you survive emphysema?
People do not recover from emphysema, but sometimes they survive for many years, despite having the disease. Eventually emphysema is fatal.
Can emphysema be prevented?
Yes, not smoking can prevent emphysema. However, it can not be cured.
Can valley fever contribute to Emphysema?
Yes, it can act like emphysema.
A disease involving the breakdown of the air sacs in the lungs is?
emphysema
