Emphysema is a common respiratory condition in seniors that causes shortness of breath that progressively worsens and results in damage to the lungs and heart.  Read this article from Inside Assisted Living and link to an instructional medical video to learn about this serious condition.

In the early stage of emphysema, the alveoli are destroyed, resulting in “holes” in the tissue of the lower lungs. These holes cause the collapse of the bronchioles, preventing airflow from reaching the remaining alveoli.

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