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Emphysema

About- Emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease occurs due to damaged air sacs in the lungs (alveoli).  
Symptoms
Emphysema Chronic cough
Emphysema Depression
Emphysema Fast heartbeat
Emphysema Fatigue
Emphysema Mucus production
Emphysema Shortness of breath
Emphysema Unexplained weight loss
Emphysema Wheezing

Causes- It occurs due to damaged air sacs in the lungs (alveoli). The air sacs weaken and eventually break, which reduces the surface area of the lungs and the amount of oxygen that can reach the bloodstream. The main reasons are
Emphysema Smoking tobacco or marijuana
Emphysema Living or working in areas exposed to high pollution, chemical fumes
Emphysema Genetics (rare case)

Specialist to Visit
Pulmonologist Pulmonologist

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References
https://medlineplus.gov
https://www.lung.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org

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