respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi, causing a difficulty in breathing
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What is the definition of emphysema?
A disease that destroys the walls of the alveoli, resulting in a loss of surface area available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing
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What is the definition of bronchitis?
in airways of the lung causing them to become inflamed and irritated
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What is the definition of lung cancer?
the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that start in the lining of air passages. they rapidly divide and form tumors
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Two symptoms of asthma
frequent coughing & shortness of breath
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Two symptoms of emphysema
shortness of breath & coughing and wheezing
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Two symptoms of bronchitis
sore throat & headache
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Two symptoms of lung cancer
coughing up blood & persistent chest infections
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What is the definition of emphysema?
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A disease that destroys the walls of the alveoli, resulting in a loss of surface area available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing
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