Observe effects of smoking on lung tissue and examine various stages of respiratory disease
Learn about tissue damage, in the forms of bronchitis and emphysema, that is evident when normal lung tissue is compared with lung tissue of light and heavy smokers.
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NARRATOR: This is a typical clean lung. There are no signs of cigarette smoking or extended exposure to air pollution.
In this lung a few holes have appeared, and signs of bronchitis are evident. Bronchitis often signals the beginning of emphysema. Statistically, the chances are that this person was a light smoker or had just recently begun smoking.
The lungs of heavier smokers are riddled with holes. Emphysema can clearly be seen here.
In this lung a few holes have appeared, and signs of bronchitis are evident. Bronchitis often signals the beginning of emphysema. Statistically, the chances are that this person was a light smoker or had just recently begun smoking.
The lungs of heavier smokers are riddled with holes. Emphysema can clearly be seen here.