What is Emphysema?

What is Emphysema?
  1. Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
  2. Chronic Disorder
  3. Difficulty in breathing causing wheezing
  4. Decreased respiratory surface

Solution

Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased.

Asked in: NCERT

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