A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe is known as

1. Asthma
2. Emphysema
3. Chronic bronchitis
4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding emphysema?

1. Alveolar walls are damaged
2. There is an increase in the respiratory surface
3. Major cause is cigarette smoking
4. Can be caused by deficiency of Alpha-1-antitrypsin enzyme
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Identify the correctly matched pairs:
I. Asthma inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
II. Emphysema alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory
surface is decreased
III. Occupational Respiratory Disorders fibrosis [proliferation of fibrous tissues]
1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III
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The pathological hallmark of Bronchial Asthma is:
1. Pulmonary fibrosis
2. Pleural edema
3. Breaking of alveolar septa
4. Inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
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A difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles characterises:
1. Emphysema
2. Asthma
3. Tuberculosis
4. Common cold
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Emphysema and asthma both affect the lungs but differ in that:
1. Asthma is characterized by excessive mucus production while emphysema involves the destruction of alveoli.
2. Emphysema is an acute response to allergens, whereas asthma is a chronic condition.
3. Asthma can be cured by medication, while emphysema is irreversible.
4. Emphysema results from allergic reactions, while asthma results from long-term exposure to pollutants.
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Occupational Respiratory Disorders:
I: are caused by long exposure to dust at work place.
II: can give rise to inflammation leading to fibrosis (proliferation of fibrous tissues) and thus causing serious lung damage.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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