Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking:
Emphysema
Asthma
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
DISORDERS OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM -
Emphysema
- wherein
Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased. One of the major causes of this is cigarette smoking.
Option 1)
Emphysema
This option is correct.
Option 2)
Asthma
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
Respiratory acidosis
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
Respiratory alkalosis
This option is incorrect.