Smoking is the most common cause of emphysema, where inhaled pollutants lead to excessive inflammation and protease-mediated damage.
Rauchen ist die häufigste Ursache für Emphyseme. Eingeatmete Schadstoffe führen zu übermäßiger Entzündung und proteasengesteuertem Schaden.
| Front | ___ is the most common cause of emphysema. Inhaled pollutants lead to ___ and ___. |
|---|---|
| Back | Smoking; excessive inflammation; protease-mediated damage |
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