Emphysema of the Lung (Pulmonary Emphysema)
A lung disease characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in labored breathing and caused by exposure to toxic chemicals.
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About Emphysema in the Lungs
is a disorder affecting the (tiny air ) of the . The transfer of and in the lungs takes place in the walls of the alveoli.
In , the become abnormally inflated, damaging their walls and making it harder to breathe.
People who smoke or have have an increased risk of .