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What can be the result of fibrosis?

Options

  1. AChronic Disorder
  2. BDifficulty in breathing causing wheezing
  3. CSerious lung damage
  4. DDecreased respiratory surface

Correct answer

C. Serious lung damage

Step-by-step solution

Asthma is a difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles. Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased. One of the major causes of this is cigarette smoking. Occupational Respiratory Disorders: In certain industries, especially those involving grinding or stone-breaking, so much dust is produced that the defense mechanism of the body cannot fully cope with the situation. Long exposure can give rise to inf

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