Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?

Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface

Increased number of bronchioles;Increased respiratory surface

Decreased respiratory surface;Inflammation of bronchioles

Increased respiratory surface;Inflammation of bronchioles

Solution

Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface

Asthma is a difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.It is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.

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

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