The more brainstorming the more unique the over the hill party theme will be. As you banter, jot down ideas for the menu, the colors, decorations, gifts, and even games to break the ice. There are certain gifts that have become synonymous with over the hill birthday parties.
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema the lung tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lung are damaged.
Emphysema is a condition that forms part of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and involves the enlargement of the air sacs in the lung. 2-4. The alveoli at the end of the bronchioles of the lung become enlarged because of the breakdown of their walls.he 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.