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Are my lungs tissues destroyed with emphysema?
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Yes: Emphysema itself is characterized by destruction of the very small terminal bronchioles within our lungs...Which leads to decrease in lung function.
Answered 4/9/2013
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Yes: Emphysema is destruction of lung tissue, most often due to smoking. And once the tissue is gone, it is gone, unfortunately. So, if you are smoking, stop.
Answered 11/18/2014
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