Some Of The Leading Causes Of Emphysema Are:
- Tobacco smoking
- Marijuana smoking
- Inhaling polluted air
- Chemical fumes in the working environment
What Are The Risk Factors For Emphysema?
Some of The Risk Factors For Development of Emphysema Are:
Smoking: As stated, Emphysema develops mostly in people who are chronic smokers. With each passing year of smoking, the amount of risk increases.
Age: Majority of people with Emphysema start experiencing symptoms between the ages of 40-60.
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Secondhand smoke also increases the risk for developing Emphysema hence it is always better to keep distance from smokers when they are smoking to decrease the risk.
Occupational Exposure to Fumes or Dust: Fumes that arise from certain chemicals which come from burning grains, cotton, wood and other mining products increase the risk for Emphysema.
