As a result, by comparing the relative changes in the price of alcohol with. changes in RHDI per adult over the same period (with both allowing for infation), alcoholic. beverages were 61% more affordable per person in 2012 than in 1980.1.
Subcutaneous emphysema. Subcutaneous emphysema is when gas or air is in the layer under the skin. Subcutaneous refers to the tissue beneath the skin, and emphysema refers to trapped air. It is sometimes abbreviated SCE or SE and also called tissue emphysema, or Sub Q air.
Cigarette smoke also causes inflammation and irritation in the lungs leading to an increase in mucus production. Too much mucus in the lungs places you at an increased risk for lung infections, as mucus provides bacteria with the perfect hide-away. Air pollution also plays a role in the development of emphysema.