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Effect of Smoking on Lungs

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Heavy smokers are most likely to suffer from

A

Asthma

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Silicosis

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C

Emphysema

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Anosmia

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E

Bronchitis

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Solution

The correct option is E Emphysema
Emphysema is a progressive, incurable chronic lung infection. The air sacs or the alveoli are destroyed and oxygen uptake is restricted due to the loss of elasticity of lung tissue.
Thus, the correct answer is option (C), 'Emphysema'.

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