Which chronic disorder is characterized by damage to the alveolar walls,leading to a decrease in the respiratory surface area,and is primarily caused by cigarette smoking?
- AEmphysema
- BAsthma
- CBronchitis
- DFibrosis
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Match the column-$I$ and column-$II$:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ $(I)$ Asthma $(A)$ Cigarette Smoking $(II)$ Emphysema $(B)$ Wheezing $(III)$ Occupational respiratory disorders $(C)$ Fibrosis
| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
|---|---|
| $(I)$ Asthma | $(A)$ Cigarette Smoking |
| $(II)$ Emphysema | $(B)$ Wheezing |
| $(III)$ Occupational respiratory disorders | $(C)$ Fibrosis |
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