Emphysema - a Chronic Lung Disease caused by Long Term Smoking! Emphysema is a Non-Communicable condition and is a form of chronic (long-term) lung disease. People with emphysema have difficulty breathing from a limitation in blowing air out. The Facts - 90% of cases are caused by smoking cigarettes - Ranked 4th of causes of deaths in the US and is considered in the top 10 causes of death in Thailand - The World Health Organization believes that by 2030 be ranked 4th in the world for causes of d

Smoking is one of the key factors that can make you more vulnerable to developing emphysema. 🚬 Smoking tobacco and vaping both cause serious damage to the lungs, which can lead you to develop severe COPD/emphysema. If you are keeping up the habit, it is recommended that you try to quit to prevent any future damage to the lungs. 🚭 If you are worried about your risk of emphysema, our free self-test may help you identify your level of risk for developing the condition. You can take it here: https