[
US
/ˌɛmfəˈzimə/
]
[ UK /ɛmfˈaɪsmɐ/ ]
[ UK /ɛmfˈaɪsmɐ/ ]
NOUN
- an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age
How To Use emphysema In A Sentence
- Cigarette smoking causes lung inflammation, which can lead to oxidative stress, emphysema, small airway fibrosis, mucus hypersecretion and progressive airflow limitation. PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories
- He learned to recognize pneumonia, bronchiectasis, pleurisy, emphysema, pneumothorax, phthisis, and other lung diseases from the sounds he heard with his stethoscope.
- Green Capsicums contain lutein and zeaxanthin which help age-related eye problems, Orange Capsicums contain beta-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which help reduce the risk of developing emphysema and lung cancer while Red Capsicums contain lycopene and beta-cryptoxane. Weekend Herb Blogging #80
- Singing is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to increase lung capacity and ease the symptoms of bronchitis and emphysema. Times, Sunday Times
- Examination showed subconjunctival and subcutaneous emphysema, and radiography confirmed the presence of an orbital ‘blowout’ fracture.
- None had lung disease such as emphysema, lung scarring or asthma.
- But in emphysema patients, some lung tissue loses its elasticity.
- Singing is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to increase lung capacity and ease the symptoms of bronchitis and emphysema. Times, Sunday Times
- His neck was swollen, with no palpable subcutaneous emphysema.
- They concluded that the cause is chronic overinflation, which is difficult to differentiate pathologically from early microscopic emphysema.