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What cause Alveoli damage?


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Alveoli:

  1. These are thin-walled with abundant blood capillaries.
  2. Its main functions are exchanging air, carbon dioxide, and oxygen through the blood and gaseous-filled alveoli.

Causes of Alveoli damage:

  1. Pulmonary emphysema
  2. Smoking
  3. Air pollution
  4. Inhalation of harsh chemicals
  5. Damage to the ciliated epithelium of the nasal lining
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