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                                                    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term used in describing progressive lung diseases and  Emphysema  falls under this COPD. Emphysema is a type of COPD involving damage to the air sacs in the lungs and as a result your body does not get the oxygen it needs. Emphysema causes perpetual breathing problems and makes it hard to catch your breathe. Emphysema can make you develop a chronic cough and have trouble breathing during exercise. As the disease increases, your alveoli swell up and trap air inside making it difficult to breathe normally or engage in activities that require respiration. To prevent emphysema, you will need to avoid substances that damage the lungs. Let's look at pertinent measures to prevent emphysema ; Quit smoking         T...

  Caffeine is a bitter substance that occurs naturally in plants. Caffeine can be found in more than 60 plants,  including coffee beans, cacao pods,  tea leaves and kola nuts. In the recent years, there has been a production of synthetic (man-made) caffeine which is being added to some medicines, foods and drinks. Some medicines for pain relief and cold contain synthetic caffeine, and so do energy drinks. Energy boosting gums and snacks also contain synthetic caffeine. Caffeine can have many effects on the body either in a positive or negative way. Caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system, it provides the body with energy  and can help your body get rid of extra salt and water by urinating more. Caffeine can also increase your blood pressure and can as well increase the release of acid in your stomach which can in turn cause stomach upset or heartburn, and caffeine can equally interfere with the absorption of calcium in the body. Most individ...