Emphysema is mostly managed. But in case of deficiency of a particular type of enzyme, called alpha-1-antitrypsin, enzyme replacement therapies are often helpful. Cessation of smoking is one of the most effective changes that can be brought, which help in managing emphysema to great extents.
There is no medical cure for emphysema. However, you can slow down it's progress and make your condition improve by quitting smoking. That is, if you acquired it from smoking.
No, emphysema is chronic and progressive. The disease never goes away, but usually worsens.
Emphysema cannot be reversed.
Damage to the lungs as a result of emphysema cannot be reversed, so preventative measures to limit its progression are essential. The following measures and treatments are regarded as beneficial for emphysema sufferers.
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Emphysema. The alveolar walls are destroyed and replaced with scar tissue, which cannot allow diffusion of oxygen from the alveolus to the capillary. It cannot be reversed.
Smoking can cause emphysema, heart disease, and cancer.
Having reoccurring Bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer
it effects the respiratory system (the lungs)
Earl O. Dickinson has written: 'The effects of tryptophan on bovine lungs' -- subject(s): Diseases, Emphysema, Pulmonary, Pulmonary Emphysema, Respiratory organs, Tryptophan
Harmful effects from smoking include: Lung cancer Emphysema Smoker's cough Staining of teeth Lip cancer Nicotine addiction
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No. When there is a chemical change, the effects cannot be reversed.
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