Another condition which affects the lung is the emphysema. It is a long-term progressive condition of the lung. It is known as the obstructive pulmonary diseases because the airway is slowed and blocked as the gas exchange does not take place when the individual breaths due to the over-inflated alveoli. It is believed that the smoking plays a huge role in developing the emphysema. The result of smoking a tobacco results of destroying the lung diseases causing an obstructive of air flow. The cell which is responsible for clearing the mucus and the other secretions in the airway is affected by smoking the cigarette. The individual who only smokes occasionally in the airway the cilia gets disrupted however if the individual continues to smoke
