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 |
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 |
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. | 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. |
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. |