How to know If I am at Risk for emphysema

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I am Christal from UK. I have short breathing problem. I don't know it is beacause of emphysema. What causes emphysema? And how to know who are at reisk for emphysema?

The most common factor that contribute to formation of emphysema is smoking. If you are a regular smoker than the chance are very high that you can develop emphysema.

Passive smoking can also increase your chances of emphysema. If you live in a room where your friends or your partner are chain smoker, it can lead to emphysema.

Even if you are not smoker, you can develop emphysema due to continuous exposure to polluted atomsphere. If the area where you live is highly crowded or industrial, then you are at risk.

If your family member has Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Deficiency. Then you are also at risk.

People who have any lung infection are more prone to develop emphysema.

To know the possible cause of emphysema, who are at risk of developing emphysema and simple home remedies for emphysema, You can read the article

Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of emphysema