Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)that causes progressive destruction of alveoli (air sacs)in the lungs leading to a decreased ability to exhale.How does this disease affect carbon dioxide levels in the blood?

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Emphysema leads to difficulty exhaling, which increases the amount of carbon dioxide retained in the body. This results in an increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood, known as hypercapnia.

Emphysema Is a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)that Causes Progressive