Causes of Emphysema
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Tobacco Smoke
The dangers of smoking are now very well understood whereas, in the past, a lot of people were not aware of just how dangerous it really is. People now are smoking far less than they used to, and governments and health organizations are doing what they can to discourage it.
The smoke and tar from cigarettes can do a great deal of damage to the lungs, potentially leading to emphysema. People that smoke a lot are also more likely to develop other serious conditions like lung cancer. If you are a smoker then there’s a multitude of reasons to quit, and the sooner you do, the better.
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