1 Air pollution acts in a similar manner to cigarette smoke. 2  The pollutants cause inflammation in the airways, leading to the destruction of lung tissue. 3  Abnormal airway reactivity, such as bronchial asthma, has been shown to be a risk factor for the development of emphysema.
Luis Rivera (III) Luis Rivera is an actor, known for Bad Man's River (1971), Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) and Custer of the West (1967). See full bio Â».
Rivera was signed by the Yankees organization in Panama in 1990, and he debuted in the major leagues in 1995. Initially a starting pitcher, he was converted to a relief pitcher late in his rookie year. After a breakthrough season in 1996 as a setup man, he became the Yankees' closer in 1997.