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Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking:

  1. A
    Asthma
  2. B
    Respiratory acidosis
  3. C
    Respiratory alkalosis
  4. D
    Emphysema

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Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged, reducing the surface area for gas exchange. One of the major causes of this is cigarette smoking.

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Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking:
A
Asthma
B
Respiratory acidosis
C
Respiratory alkalosis
D
Emphysema

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