Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking.
A
Emphysema
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B
Asthma
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C
Respiratory acidosis
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D
Respiratory alkalosis
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Solution
The correct option is A Emphysema 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.