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Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of emphysema. Tobacco smoke and other pollutants are thought to cause the release of chemicals from within the lungs that damage the walls of the air sacs. This damage becomes worse over time, affecting ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000136.htm#Causes,%20incidence,%20and%20risk%20factors
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Emphysema is a lung disease that gets worse as time goes on, resulting in diminished lung capacity and breathing ability. Emphysema damages the tiny air sacs in the lungs and airways, making it difficult to exhale. The symptoms of emphysema… More »
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Generally, lungs become damaged because of reactions to irritants entering the airways and alveoli. ... Researchers continue to investigate the factors that may make some people more susceptible to emphysema than others. But there are some clear causes for emphysema:
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Emphysema — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of this serious lung disorder. ... The causes of emphysema include:
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/emphysema/DS00296/DSECTION=causes
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Endoscopic tests, such as bronchoscopy and upper GI tract endoscopy, can cause rupture or perforation of respiratory or GI organs, producing subcutaneous crepitation.
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/e/emphysema/causes.htm
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Causes of Emphysema, congenital lobar including triggers, underlying medical cause of Emphysema, congenital lobar, risk factors, and what causes Emphysema, congenital lobar. ... Causes of Emphysema, congenital lobar: Online Medical Books...
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Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the lung tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function ... ... Emphysema Overview...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/emphysema/article_em.htm
www.emedicinehealth.com/emphysema/article_em.htm
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Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the lung tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function ... ... Long-term exposure to cigarette smoke causes the cilia to disappear from the cells lining the air passages.
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