The hypersecretion of mucus resulting for chronic bronchitis is the result of
A) recurrent infection.
B) destruction of alveolar septa.
C) reduced inflammation.
D) barrel chest.

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Mucus provides a hospitable environment for bacterial colonization and recurrent infection.Destruction of alveolar septa and reduced inflammation are not complications of chronic bronchitis.Hypersecretion of mucus does not contribute to barrel chest.

The Hypersecretion of Mucus Resulting for Chronic Bronchitis Is the Result