Which portion of the pulmonary system will be affected by the inhalation of low-water solubility gases such as hydrogen chloride and phosgene?

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Low-water solubility gases such as hydrogen chloride and phosgene tend to bypass the upper respiratory tract without causing significant irritation or damage there. Instead, they reach the distal airways and alveoli where they can cause severe damage, as these areas are where gas exchange occurs and are more susceptible to the effects of these gases.

Which Portion of the Pulmonary System Will Be Affected by the Inhalation