What is the Etiologic agent , mode of transmission, source of infection, period of Communicable of emphysema?

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What is the Etiologic agent , mode of transmission, source of infection, period of Communicable of emphysema?

2006-11-09 02:49:48 · 3 answers · asked by ceebee z 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases

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Emphysema is not an infection and is not transmitted. It is a failure of the alveoli in the lungs such that transpiration of oxygen and carbon dioxide is impaired, and the only important cause is inhalation of smoke, especially tobacco smoke.

2006-11-09 03:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Emphysema is chronic obstructive lung disease due to various causes. There is damage to the alveoli and oxygenation is impaired.

2006-11-09 03:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Emphysema is not a communicable or transmittable disease. It is a chronic lung disease caused by smoking. It is no way contagious.

2006-11-09 08:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋