Is it true that smoking can cause Emphysema and what can be done to prevent it?

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jillbeth | 1 year, 11 months ago

Yes, it's absolutely true. My dad has emphysema from 30 years of smoking unfiltered Camels, even though he stopped smoking 17 years ago he still feels the effects. He's 75 now and has really slowed down lately; he doesn't get out nearly as much as he used to because he gets so short-winded and refuses to carry oxygen (although he uses it at home).

The way to prevent it is to never start smoking in the first place!

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http://www.medicinenet.com/emphysema/article.htm

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charli | 1 year, 11 months ago

Smoking causes lung cancer which leads to Emphysema. My dad had 30% of lung usage left the year he died. Prevention is to NOT SMOKE and to stay away from SECOND HAND SMOKE as to prevent lung cancer.

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ceenam08 | 1 year, 11 months ago

You should be aware of what tobacco can do once it gets inside your lungs. Apart from causing lung cancer and hypertension, prolonged smoking can cause Emphysema, an irreversible degenerative condition. There are chances of fatigue and labored breathing. Simple tasks like getting dressed and climbing up the stairs can become a struggle. The most recommended measure is to quit smoking. However, if you start witnessing these symptoms, there are supplements that can come to your aid. A healthy dosage of custom made vitamins like Gingko and Zinc might do the trick.

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http://www.vitaganic.com/formulation/showDiseaseFormulaMultiDetail.do?disea...

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