I have emphysema is that why my lips are red all the time?

Answer:
I would think someone with Emphysema would have a bluish/purple lip. But there is Erythmocemia which is an elevation in red blood cells that is common in people with Emphysema so thats a possibility.

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yes, it can be

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cause this condition causes elevations in red blood cells,ie,high hematocrit...so what you are seeing is more blood in lips...

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