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pulmonary emphysema

/ˈpʌlmənəri ˌemfɪˈsiːmə/

Tradução: Doença pulmonar crônica caracterizada pela destruição dos alvéolos, levando a falta de ar e redução das trocas gasosas, geralmente causada pelo tabagismo ou exposição prolongada a irritantes.

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/ˈpʌlmənəri ˌemfɪˈsiːmə/C1formalmedical
  • ptDoença pulmonar crônica caracterizada pela destruição dos alvéolos, levando a falta de ar e redução das trocas gasosas, geralmente causada pelo tabagismo ou exposição prolongada a irritantes.

A chronic lung condition characterized by damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, leading to shortness of breath and reduced oxygen exchange, often caused by smoking or long-term exposure to irritants.

  1. Chronic lung conditionC1formal

    A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that causes shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs (alveoli).

    ptDoença pulmonar crônica

    • Pulmonary emphysema is often caused by long-term smoking.
    • The patient was diagnosed with advanced pulmonary emphysema.
    • Treatment for pulmonary emphysema focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further damage.