Reggie has been exposed to pollutants from a nearby factory all of his life and for the past 12 years has smoked two packs of cigarettes a day.Reggie is at risk for developing _________________.

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Reggie is at risk for developing emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), due to his exposure to pollutants from the nearby factory and his smoking habits. Asthma may also be a possibility, but emphysema is the more likely outcome given his prolonged exposure to air pollution and smoking. Diabetes and migraines are not directly related to these risk factors.

Reggie Has Been Exposed to Pollutants from a Nearby Factory