Radiographs of a patient with breathlessness on exertion reveal flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency of the lungs, truncated lung vasculature, and increased intercostal spaces. Which of the following is most likely to be the underlying cause of this person's disease?

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The radiographic findings are characteristic of emphysema, which is most commonly caused by smoking. Flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency, and increased intercostal spaces are indicative of hyperinflation of the lungs, a hallmark of emphysema.

Radiographs of a Patient with Breathlessness on Exertion Reveal Flattened