Is Emphysema Hereditary?
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...
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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 »
Hereditary Lymphedema
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Hereditary lymphedema is an inherited lymph system disorder. It is characterized by swelling of subcutaneous tissue caused by obstruction of... Read more »
Hereditary amyloidosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hereditary amyloidosis is a condition in which abnormal protein deposits (called amyloid) form in almost every tissue in the body. These protein... Read more »
Hereditary ovalocytosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hereditary ovalocytosis is rare condition passed down through families (inherited) in which blood cells are slightly oval-shaped instead of round. It... Read more »
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