Smoking damages the epithelial lining of the trachea, larynx, and airways of the respiratory system. Which problem would be related to this kind of damage?
A) diabetes
B) snoring
C) obesity
D) respiratory infections
E) problems sleeping

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Damage to the epithelial lining of the respiratory system can make it easier for pathogens to enter and cause infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Therefore, respiratory infections would be the most likely problem related to this kind of damage.

Smoking Damages the Epithelial Lining of the Trachea, Larynx, and Airways