What causes emphysema?
Apr 19, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
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. Additionally, it may be related to infectious factors; 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 can damage the respiratory mucosa, exert cytotoxic effects, impair ciliary clearance function, increase mucus secretion, and eventually lead to pulmonary emphysema when worsened.
3. Disease-Related Factors
Respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma are significant contributors to the development of emphysema. During illness, structural changes in the lungs cause alveolar expansion and reduction of elastic fibers, which, over time, negatively affect lung health.
In addition, infection factors may also play a role. Once lung disease occurs, prompt medical attention is essential. Maintain a balanced diet and avoid cold, raw, or irritating foods.
