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Introduction to Emphysema
Also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), emphysema is most commonly caused by smoking. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, chronic cough and wheezing.
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Complications of Emphysema
Without early and proper treatment, life expectancy with emphysema can be short. Emphysema patients who experience severe involuntary weight loss (which indicates muscle wasting) have a poorer outlook, regardless of lung function.
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Smoking Reverses Life Expectancy Trend Among Women
Smoking is largely responsible for eroding the life expectancy among women. Smoking is the primary cause of emphysema and continuing to smoke can cut life expectancy for emphysema sufferers.
