wright short notes on emphysema
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Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Most cases of emphysema are due to cigarette smoking.
- Vaccinations can help prevent additional diseases that could become dangerous alongside emphysema.
- Shortness of breath and cough are the main symptoms of emphysema.
It involves the loss of elasticity and enlargement of the air sacs in the lung.
- frequent lung infections
- a lot of mucus
- wheezing
- reduced appetite and weight loss
- fatigue
- blue-tinged lips or fingernail beds, or cyanosis, due to a lack of oxygen
- anxiety and depression
- sleep problems
- morning headaches due to a lack of oxygen, when breathing at night is difficult
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In general terms, "Emphysema" can be defined as the damage of alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs.
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☆ Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of "Emphysema".
☆ The damage caused due to "Emphysema" can worsen with the passage of time.
☆ People suffering from "Emphysema" have air sacs (Alveoli) in the lungs that are unable to fill in fresh air.
☆ Symptoms of emphysema :-
- Shortness of breath
- Chronic cough with or without sputum production
- Wheezing
- Deceased ability to exercise
☆ Cessation of smoking is the most important and effective treatment for curing "Emphysema".
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