The obstructive lung disease in which connective tissues are lost, alveolar surfaces are damaged, and therespiratory surface is reduced is called
A) asthma.
B) bronchitis.
C) emphysema.
D) tuberculosis.
E) pneumonia.

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Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by the destruction of alveolar walls, loss of elasticity in the lungs, and decreased respiratory surface area. This results in poor gas exchange, shortness of breath, and other respiratory symptoms. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways and causes breathing difficulties. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that can be acute or chronic. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in the lungs, causing breathing difficulties.

The Obstructive Lung Disease in Which Connective Tissues Are Lost