When we first meet Dory, she's just swimming around minding her own business when suddenly she bumps into Marlin and instantly offers to help him hunt down his son.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disability internationally. Alveolar hypoxia and consequent hypoxemia increase in prevalence as disease severity increases.
Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Emphysema. Smoking is the #1 Cause of Emphysema. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Emphysema is a common type of COPD in which the alveoli, or air sacs of the lungs, become damaged causing them to enlarge and burst.