Alexandra W. asked

🏥  Medical

I am 33 years old and have asthma, but I used to smoke socially in my twenties. I have seen on the internet that I have a high chance of getting emphysema at a young age. Is this true?

March 31st, 2024

Darren L. answered

Yes, smoking can cause Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes emphysema. The r...

March 31st, 2024

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