Question

what is the pathophysiology of emphysema?

Answer 1

It is type of obstructive lung disease .that is COPD .COPD are two type 1. Chronic bronchitis 2. EMPHYSEMA

EMPHYSEMA

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ___ irreversible dilation and destruction of air space distal to terminal bronchioles whis involves respiratory bronchioles ,alveolar duct and alveolar sac DUE TO alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency and sometime smoking . In normal lung between elastases and anti elastases( alpha 1 anti trypsin) is balanced but in smoker increased elastase and destructions and due to alpha 1 trypsin deficiency elastases increased and destruction of wall.

4type 1.Centriacinar

2.Panacinar

3.Distal acinar

4 Irregular