What causes emphysema?
Apr 19, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Emphysema is generally caused by不良 habits, environmental factors, and disease-related factors. It is important to avoid these causes in daily life, get adequate rest, and take preventive measures according to the underlying causes. Additionally, it may be related to infections. Once lung disease occurs, seek medical attention at a hospital as early as possible, maintain a balanced daily diet, and avoid raw, cold, and irritating foods.
Emphysema is caused by不良 habits, environmental factors, disease-related factors, and other reasons. It is important to avoid these causes in daily life, get adequate rest, and take preventive measures according to the underlying causes.
1. Poor Habits
Smoking easily increases elastase activity, inhibits fibroblast infiltration, and enhances tissue sensitivity to elastase. Long-term heavy smoking damages the delicate structures of the lungs, leading to emphysematous changes.
2. Environmental Factors
The atmosphere contains various harmful gases such as nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and chlorine. When inhaled, these substances damage the respiratory mucosa, exert cytotoxic effects, impair ciliary clearance function, increase mucus secretion, and ultimately contribute to the development of pulmonary emphysema.
3. Disease-Related Factors
Respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma are also significant contributors to emphysema. During illness, structural changes in the lungs lead to alveolar expansion and reduced elastic fibers, which over time negatively affect lung health.
In addition, infection may also play a role. If lung disease develops, seek medical attention promptly. Maintain a balanced daily diet and avoid cold, raw, or irritating foods.
