Emphysema

A crossword about the effects of emphysema on the body and symptoms that arise as a result of the disease. 

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  • Created by: Yamanam
  • Created on: 18-04-13 18:59
_____ increase's risk of developing emphysema
smoking
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What lung aspect does emphysema interfere with?
Large surface area
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Shortness of breath is a result of a loss of what?
Elasticity
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Rapid breathing increases_____ intake.
Oxygen
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What does the chronic cough attempt to remove?
Scar tissue
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What happens to the alveoli?
Stretched
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What do healthy lungs contain large amounts of?
Elastin
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What sometimes happens to the alveoli?
Burst
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Low levels of oxygen result in ________
Blueish complexion
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What lung aspect does emphysema interfere with?

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Large surface area

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Shortness of breath is a result of a loss of what?

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Rapid breathing increases_____ intake.

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What does the chronic cough attempt to remove?

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