Pulmonary Emphysema (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Chronic bronchitis and smoking can increase the risk of developing pulmonary emphysema, which severely affects lung function.
- Early detection and treatment of pulmonary emphysema are crucial in managing its symptoms and slowing down its progression.
- Pulmonary emphysema often becomes more severe with age, reducing the patient's quality of life and requiring extensive medical care.
- A lifetime of smoking led to the development of pulmonary emphysema in the patient, who eventually had to undergo oxygen therapy.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with pulmonary emphysema after observing abnormal spirometry readings and a persistent cough.