________ (bronchitis/pneumonia) is the inflammation of the lung tissue.

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Pneumonia:
Pneumonia is an acute infection or inflammation of the alveoli and the lung tissue.
It is mainly caused due to infection of bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Symptoms of pneumonia include the accumulation of lymph and mucous in the alveoli and bronchioles.
Final answer:
Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung tissue.

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