Question

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

• A. Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface
• B. Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
• C. Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface
• D. Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles

Answer 1

The correct option is A Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface

Asthama

• Asthma is a respiratory disorder.
• It is generally caused by hypersensitivity of bronchiole to foreign particles present in the air.
• There is an inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.
• Inflammation is characterized by heat, pain, redness, and swelling.

Emphysema

• An emphysema patient suffers from damaged alveolar walls (the outer layer of air containing pouches present in lungs).
• This leads to a decrease in the respiratory surface.
• Cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of this respiratory disorder.