This is the result of the collapse in inflation

What is Emphysema? Emphysema

is a condition in which there is inflation in structures known as alveoli or air sacs. This is the result of the collapse in inflation

walls of the alveoli, leading to a decrease in respiratory function and breathlessness

. In emphysema >> <<, easy availability and flexibility can not fully expand and contract. This is because the air bags may not completely download, thus, unable to fill

fresh air for adequate ventilation. Emphysema in children usually caused

on congenital anomalies of the lungs and alpha-1 antitrypsin. In emphysema >> <<, the patient can breathe, but breathing is difficult and inefficient. The seriousness of emphysema varies greatly. Some people with emphysema never reach the stage of >> << disability and go through life with relatively little inconvenience, and

others, emphysema worsens until the final degeneration of the opportunity respiratory >> << occurs. Some patients with emphysema

also can have. Other symptoms that may occur with emphysema is difficult, lying, impotence, fatigue, being able to concentrate, excessive sleepiness during the day and >>

or stay asleep. What causes emphysema

? Smoking is a major cause of emphysema. Tobacco smoke and other pollutants

, believed to cause release of chemicals in the air sacs of light >> << that damage the walls of air sacs. When chemicals are released, >> << chemical imbalance occurs. There are many different reasons this chemical imbalance occurs. leads to imbalance, and effects

pollution, irritating fumes and dust, and at work. Emphysema Statistics 2

of 1000 people suffering from emphysema. Men

from emphysema than women at 64% .. How Does Emphysema

happening? Emphysema

starts with the destruction or air sacs (alveoli) in lungs. Each light is

many alveoli. Alveolus where oxygen from the air is exchanged for

carbon dioxide in the blood. The walls furosemide lasix of the alveoli are very thin and fragile. When damage to the alveoli, it is irreversible and leads to a permanent

holes in tissues of the lower lungs. As air sacs are destroyed,

light is able to transfer less and less oxygen in the blood, causing shortness of breath

. Lungs also lose their elasticity and individual experience

great difficulty exhaling. Emphysema >> << does not develop suddenly. This happens for many years of cigarette smoke, air pollution

, irritating fumes and. Maybe

Emphysema treated? Emphysema can not be cured. Treatment is aimed at reducing the severity of symptoms. Doctors

can help people with emphysema live more comfortably with their disease. .