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willi
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 Posted: 09/30/06 - 23:00 Post subject: Emphysema get worsen when smoking? |
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Hi! A week ago my doctor diagnosed me emphysema. He told me that is best for me to quit smoking. Does Emphysema get worsen when smoking? Tell me more about relation between emphysema and smoking.
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vickie
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Hi! Emphysema is caused by smoking. Having emphysema means some of the air sacs in your lungs are damaged, making it hard to breathe. Most cases of emphysema are caused by cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoke reaches deep into the lungs and causes permanent damage. Because, you have emphysema from cigarettes, the best way to stop your lung damage is to quit smoking as soon as possible. It's never too late to quit smoking. The number one treatment for emphysema is to quit smoking and stay away from smoky places. By quitting smoking, you can slow down emphysema.
Emphysema gets worse over time if you continue to smoke or breathe dirty air. The damage doesn't stop until you stop smoking and stop breathing dirty air. By quitting smoking, you can't undo the damage that's already done, but you can protect your lungs from any more damage. Good luck!
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