Which type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by a breakdown of alveolar walls and collapse of the smaller airways
A)asthma
B)chronic bronchitis
C)emphysema
D)bronchiectasis

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Emphysema is characterized by a breakdown of alveolar walls and collapse of the smaller airways, leading to decreased lung elasticity and difficulty breathing. Asthma, chronic bronchitis, and bronchiectasis are all types of COPD, but each has different characteristics and underlying causes.

Which Type of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is Characterized by a Breakdown