If an asthmatic patient is not properly treated and has long-term airway inflammation, what can occur?
A) Chronic bronchitis
B)Pulmonary fibrosis
C)Irreversible loss of airway caliber
D)Emphysema

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Long-term airway inflammation in asthmatic patients can lead to the narrowing of airways and irreversible loss of airway caliber. This can result in difficulty breathing and permanent lung damage. Chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and emphysema are also possible complications of asthma, but not directly related to long-term airway inflammation.

If an Asthmatic Patient Is Not Properly Treated and Has