a disorder in which airways become constricted

inflammation of the bronchi; can be caused by virus or bacteria(acute) or harmful substances(chronic)

an infection of the alveoli in the lung reduces the exchange of O2 and CO2

alveoli in the lungs enlarge or swell and break down, "smoker's disease"

abnormal cells result from exposure to ingredients in smoke

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Diseases Respiratory

Term	Definition
Asthma	a disorder in which airways become constricted
Bronchitis	inflammation of the bronchi; can be caused by virus or bacteria(acute) or harmful substances(chronic)
Pneumonia	an infection of the alveoli in the lung reduces the exchange of O2 and CO2
Tuberculosis	bacterial infection of lungs
Emhysema	alveoli in the lungs enlarge or swell and break down, "smoker's disease"
Lung Cancer	abnormal cells result from exposure to ingredients in smoke