How Does Air Pollution Cause Emphysema?
Emphysema is a
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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...
Read moreMore information on "How Does Air Pollution Cause Emphysema?"
From Our Experts
Does Air Pollution Cause Asthma?
With asthma rates increasing, and pollution on the forefront of our minds, many of us like to blame pollution for the rise in asthma... Read more »
Unhappiness Linked to Air Pollution
Canadian researchers have reported a relationship between air pollution and happiness. The more air pollution a country has, the greater... Read more »
Obesity Linked to Urban Air Pollution, Studies Show
In utero (before birth) exposure to “bad air” may contribute to causes of obesity in inner city neighborhoods. It's already been... Read more »
Progression of Emphysema: How Do You Know It’s Near the End?
Emphysema is one of the main diseases included in the diagnosis “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” or COPD. The other is chronic... Read more »
Are We at Risk From Free Radicals in Our Air?
Experts have known for some time that free radicals that exist in tobacco smoke are responsible for cell damage that leads to emphysema,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Impact of Air Pollution on Migraines and Headaches
Many factors in our environment can trigger Migraines and headaches. Those include fluorescent or flickering lighting, hot or stuffy rooms,... Read more »
Emphysema
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
In emphysema (from the Greek word for "inflation"), the walls of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lung are destroyed and lose elasticity (the ability to... Read more »
Subcutaneous emphysema
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Subcutaneous emphysema occurs when air gets into tissues under the skin. This usually occurs in the skin covering the chest wall or neck, but can... Read more »
Images
6 Health Problems Linked to Air Pollution
Childhood asthma Air pollution near roadways is a contributing factor to childhood asthma, according to a recent study. Researchers looked at 300,000 cases of childhood asthma in Los Angeles and found that those living within 75 meters of a busy...
5 Tips for Getting Restful Sleep with COPD 
10 Tips for Coping with COPD 
10 Tips for Exercising with COPD 
7 Signs Your COPD is Getting Worse Featuring Content From:
- About Us |
- Contact Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Terms of Use |
- Security Policy |
- Advertising Policy |
- Advertise With Us
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
