What is the cause of chronic bronchitis?
A) chronic irritation,inflammation,and recurrent infection of the larger airways
B) a genetic defect causing excessive production of mucus
C) hypersensitivity to parasympathetic stimulation in the bronchi
D) deficit of enzymes preventing tissue degeneration
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