Which chronic disorder is characterized by damage to the alveolar walls,leading to a decrease in the respiratory surface area,and is primarily caused by cigarette smoking?

  • A
    Emphysema
  • B
    Asthma
  • C
    Bronchitis
  • D
    Fibrosis

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$A$: Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,causing irreversible distension and loss of elasticity of the alveoli.
$R$: Emphysema is preventable if chronic exposure to smoke (cigarette and others) and pollutants is avoided.

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