Emphysema Papers

Emphysema: Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli. The biggest know cause or risk factor for emphysema is smoking. while the following are not as important as primary cigarette smoke exposure, they are minor contributory risk factors: low body weight, childhood respiratory disorders, exposure to passive cigarette smoke, air pollution, occupational dust or inhaled chemicals. symptoms of the condition include: frequent lung infections, producing large amounts of mucus, wheezing, reduced appetite, fatigued, blueness of lips of fingernail beds (caused by poor respiration), anxiety/depression, change in sleeping patterns, morning headaches (signals nighttime breathing difficulty).

Osteoporosis: is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you may have signs and symptoms that include: back pain, loss of height over time, a stooped posture or a bone fracture that occurs much more easily than expected. A number of risk factors can increase the likelihood that you”ll develop osteoporosis,
With asthma, there is inflammation of the air passages that results in a temporary narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. This results in asthma symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.Asthma triggers are different from person to person and can include: Airborne substances (such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste), respiratory infections (such as the common cold), physical activity (exercise-induced asthma), cold air, air pollutants and irritants (such as