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Lung Damage Leading to Emphysema

Stages of lung damage of a smoker leading to emphysema. The illustration cycles from the top left healthy lung down and around to the top right lung suffering from emphysema. Healthy lungs showing a healthy alveoli. Particles become trapped in the alveoli which triggers inflammation. Inflammatory chemicals dissolve in the alveolar septum, and large cavities become lined with carbon deposits, which lead to emphysema.
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Title: Lung Damage Leading to Emphysema
Caption: Stages of lung damage of a smoker leading to emphysema. The illustration cycles from the top left healthy lung down and around to the top right lung suffering from emphysema. Healthy lungs showing a healthy alveoli. Particles become trapped in the alveoli which triggers inflammation. Inflammatory chemicals dissolve in the alveolar septum, and large cavities become lined with carbon deposits, which lead to emphysema.
Category: medical ILLUSTRATION
Credit: Album / Science Source / Monica Schroeder
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Image size: 4302 × 3525 px | 43.4 MB
Print size: 36.4 × 29.8 cm | 1693.7 × 1387.8 in (300 dpi)