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Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved in gas exchange in drastically reduced due to damage to the alveolar walls.

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Asthma
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Pleurisy
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Emphysema
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Bronchitis
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Solution

The correct option is C Emphysema
Breakdown of alveolar walls leading to the reduction of gaseous exchange are the symptoms of emphysema.

Asthma is a difficulty in breathing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.

Pleurisy involves inflammation of the tissue layers lining the lungs and inner chest wall (pleura).

Bronchitis is an infection which causes inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes.

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