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    In which chronic disease do the inner walls of the lungs’ air sacs, called alveoli, become damaged, causing them to eventually burst?
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    In which chronic disease do the inner walls of the lungs’ air sacs, called alveoli, become damaged, causing them to eventually burst?

    A.

    Emphysema

    B.

    Dyspepsia

    C.

    Arrhythmias

    D.

    Cystic fibrosis

    Correct option is A

    ​The correct answer is: (A) Emphysema
    Explanation:
    ● Emphysema is a chronic lung disease in which the inner walls of the alveoli get damaged.
    ● Damaged alveoli lose elasticity and eventually burst, forming larger air spaces.
    ● This reduces the surface area for gas exchange, causing breathlessness.
    Information Booster:
    ● Emphysema is a type of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
    ● Main cause: long-term smoking.
    ● Symptoms include chronic cough and difficulty in breathing.
    ● Alveolar damage is irreversible.
    ● Oxygen therapy is commonly used in severe cases.
    Additional Knowledge:
    Dyspepsia:
    Indigestion causing upper abdominal discomfort, bloating, nausea, and burning sensation.
    Arrhythmias:
    Heart rhythm disorders where the heartbeat becomes too fast, too slow, or irregular.
    Cystic fibrosis:
    Genetic disorder causing thick, sticky mucus buildup in lungs and digestive system, leading to chronic lung infections.

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