Patient's question:
Emphysema has several types: senile emphysema, compensatory emphysema, interstitial emphysema, focal emphysema, paraseptal emphysema, and obstructive emphysema.Hello, which is more serious between pneumonia and emphysema?
Doctor's answer:
General pneumonia refers to the inflammation of the terminal airways, alveoli, and interstitial tissues of the lungs, which can be caused by pathogenic microorganisms, physical and chemical factors, autoimmune damage, allergies, and drugs. The pathogens that cause pneumonia are complex, including bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, and various others. General emphysema is related to air pollution, respiratory viral and bacterial infections, and has a certain relationship with the occurrence of emphysema. There is often a history of chronic cough and sputum production, which is related to pneumonia.