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.
Causes of emphysema. The biggest known cause or risk factor for emphysema-and for COPD-is smoking.4,6-8 Cigarette smoking is responsible for around 90% of cases of COPD.7 However, COPD will develop only in smokers who are genetically susceptible-smoking does not always lead to the disease.8. Smoking is the leading cause of emphysema.