Which structures is altered by emphysema

Question: Which structures is altered by emphysema
- Keywords:
  emphysema
Asked by Dr. Levis Mweri to Arnold, Edna, Elkana, Gliday, Jacinta, Michael, Mike, Mmboyi, Sally on 22 Jul 2025.
- Jacinta Nzilani answered on 22 Jul 2025:
  
  Hey,
  🔍 In Emphysema, the Key Structures Affected Are:
  
  1. Alveoli (Air Sacs) – These tiny grape-like sacs in the lungs are destroyed or enlarged, reducing surface area for gas exchange. 🫁❌
  
  2. Alveolar Walls – The elastic fibers and walls break down, causing the lungs to lose their stretchiness (elastic recoil).
  
  3. Capillary Network – The blood vessels surrounding alveoli are reduced or damaged, limiting oxygen uptake into the blood. 💉❌
  
  4. Bronchioles (Small Airways) – These may collapse during exhalation, trapping air in the lungs. 😤

Question: Which structures is altered by emphysema