A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)asks the nurse how his smoking caused his lung disease.The nurse explains that long-term exposure to tobacco smoke leads to which of the following?

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Long-term exposure to tobacco smoke can cause damage to the lungs, including inflammation and scarring of the airways and destruction of the air sacs. This leads to a decrease in the area available for oxygen absorption, which can cause COPD symptoms such as shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.

A Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)asks the Nurse