Emphysema-Disorder of Respiratory System:

Emphysema-Disorder of Respiratory System:

Emphysema gradually damages the air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs, making you progressively more short of breath. Emphysema is one of several diseases known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Symptoms of Emphysema:

The main symptom of emphysema is shortness of breath, which usually begins gradually. You may start avoiding activities that cause you to be short of breath.

Causes of Emphysema:

The main cause of emphysema is long-term exposure to airborne irritants, including:

Tobacco smoke.

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Air pollution

Manufacturing fumes

Rarely, emphysema is caused by an inherited deficiency of a protein that protects the elastic structures in the lungs. It's called alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency emphysema.
Smoking is the leading cause of emphysema.

Smoke causes Emphysema.

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