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What does emphysema increase?
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
What does emphysema increased by?
Basically smoking, as the most common cause of emphysema is smoking itself.
What does emphysema affect?
It reduces the surface area because it reduces the number of alveolar sacs in a persons lungs.
Which if any of the measurable respiratory volumes would likely be exaggerated in a person who is cardiovascularly fit such as a runner or swimmer?
While it is likely that no respiratory volumes are really considered exaggerated, a better word might be increased. In the case of a person that has cardiovascular fitness the most noticeable increase would likely be in vital capacity.
How does emphysema affect the other systems in the body?
Emphysema (or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects the lungs. The lung tissue loses its elasticity so that when the person exhales or breathes out, only a little bit of air is expelled. This means that there is less space for the oxygen rich air they breathe in, so someone with emphysema never has enough oxygen. They tend to be pale with blue lips and fingernails, and they use extra muscles to help them breathe, such as the muscles in the neck. People with emphysema never have enough oxygen and as all the body systems need oxygen to function properly, the whole body is affected. Emphysema is most often caused by tobacco smoking, but it can be caused through long term exposure to industrial chemicals and toxic dusts.
Is emphysema linked to smoking?
most definitely.
What major diseases affect the respiratory system?
The respiratory system is the most vulnerable one in the body because it is the one place that blood is closest to the external environment. So, the respiratory system is constantly fighting off bacteria and pollutants.
How do you avoid the emphyesema disease?
Well, most cases of Emphysema are caused by smoking, so the best way to prevent Emphysema is to not smoke.
What is the most common form of primary pulmonary cancer?
Emphysema
Which if any of the measurable respiratory volumes would be exaggerated in a person who is cardiovascularly fit such as a runner or swimmer?
VO2 Max would be the most likely because it determines a person's maximum threshold to perform cardiovascular exercise
What are some common disorders of the respiratory system?
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)Lung canceremphysemabronchitispneumonia(I know that's more than 3, sorry)Three respiratory disorders are:AsthmaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)Emphysema
When can the early stages of emphysema occur?
Early stage (of any condition or disease) means, generally speaking, "it has recently started showing signs and symptoms". In emphysema, this begins with chronic lung irritation and inflammation.
