At the doctor's office a man complains of shortness of breath and a persistent cough. The man has been smoking for twenty years. These particular symptoms suggest that the man may have ___________ as a result of smoking.

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Shortness of breath and persistent cough are common symptoms of chronic bronchitis, a respiratory condition often caused by the inhalation of irritants such as cigarette smoke. Given that the man has been smoking for twenty years, chronic bronchitis is a likely possibility. While smoking can also increase the risk of peripheral artery disease and lung cancer, these do not typically present with the same symptoms as chronic bronchitis. Telomeres are protective structures on the ends of chromosomes and are not directly related to these symptoms.

At the Doctor's Office a Man Complains of Shortness of Breath