A person with this lung disease experiences a loss of elastic tissue, which makes it hard to exhale.

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Emphysema is a type of lung disease characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs), leading to a loss of elastic tissue. This makes it difficult for the affected person to exhale properly, as the air is trapped in the lungs. Pneumonia, tuberculosis, and influenza are all types of respiratory infections and do not typically result in this kind of lung damage.

A Person with This Lung Disease Experiences a Loss of Elastic