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Emphysema (What is Emphysema? (Lung condition that causes shortness of…
Emphysema
Risk Factors
Smoking
Age
Exposure to secondhand smoke
Occupational exposure to fumes or dust
Exposure to indoor and outdoor pollution
Symptoms
Shortness of breath even at rest
Shortness of breath
Avoid activities that cause short of breath
Prevention
Wear a mask when handling chemical fumes or dust
Don't smoke
Avoid breathing secondhand smoke
Causes
Tobacco smoke
Marijuana smoke
Air pollution
Chemical fumes and dust
Complications
Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
Heart problems
Large holes in the lungs (bullae)
When to see a doctor?
Short of breath, can't climb stairs
Not mentally alert
Lips or fingernails turn blue or gray with exertion
What is Emphysema?
Lung condition that causes shortness of breath
Air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) damaged
Inner walls of the air sacs weaken and rupture
Creates larger air spaces instead of many small ones
Reduces the surface area of the lungs
Reduces amount of oxygen reaches the bloodstream