Repeated,prolonged exposure to irritants causes all of the following changes to occur in the airways except:

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Repeated, prolonged exposure to irritants causes an increase in size and number of bronchial glands, as well as a decrease in ciliary action. However, it does not typically lead to a decrease in mucous production, but rather an increase in mucous production as a response to the irritation.

Repeated,prolonged Exposure to Irritants Causes All of the Following Changes