Emphysema: Understanding Lung Damage from Tar & Alveoli Breakdown
Emphysema is the medical term for the breakdown of delicate lung air sacs (alveoli) due to tar buildup. It is a chronic lung disease where alveoli lose elasticity, causing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
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