What is emphysema?...... discuss associated causes .

Emphysema - irreversible dilatation of the airspaces to the terminal bronchiole.

Causes - heavy smoking
Inflammatory mediators and
leukocytes
How dangerous it is???

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Unsafe workplaces that tend to release harmful and heavy vapours and gases contribute to mild emphysema initially, which worsens with exposure time and improper mask/protective covering use.

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Emphysema is dangerous, as the open spaces donot contract leading to depletion in TLV. Causes systemic hypoxia slowly.

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Emphysema: A type of COPD characterized by damaged air sacs in the lungs, causing shortness of breath.

Causes:

  1. Smoking
  2. Air pollution
  3. Genetics (Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency)
  4. Occupational exposures
  5. Respiratory infections

These factors lead to lung damage and breathing difficulties.

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Emphysema means an irreversible loss of elasticity in alveoli an common symptoms observed in COPD patients. it is dangerous yet treatable.

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Emphysema is seriously dangerous. That irreversible damage means breathing gets harder and harder over time, severely impacting daily life and leading to chronic lung problems. It truly diminishes quality of life.

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