"emphysema" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 肺气肿

Definition

一种慢性肺部疾病，由于肺中的气囊受损，导致呼吸困难，通常由吸烟或长期暴露于空气污染引起。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于医学领域的正式用语，最常见于健康和医疗场合。主要与吸烟有关，但也可能由其他因素导致。是慢性阻塞性肺病（COPD）的一种类型。不要与一般呼吸困难或者哮喘混淆。

Examples

Emphysema often makes it difficult to breathe deeply.

**肺气肿**常常使人难以深呼吸。

Smoking is a major cause of emphysema.

吸烟是导致**肺气肿**的主要原因。

The doctor diagnosed him with emphysema.

医生诊断他患有**肺气肿**。

People with emphysema often feel short of breath, even while resting.

患有**肺气肿**的人即使在休息时也常常感到呼吸急促。

His grandfather has emphysema, so he needs to use oxygen at home.

他祖父有**肺气肿**，所以需要在家使用氧气。

Because of her emphysema, she gets tired easily after climbing just a few stairs.

因为有**肺气肿**，她爬几级台阶就很容易累。