Question

What is a disease of the lungs in which there is extreme dilation and eventual destruction of pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Answer 1

Answer: Emphysema

Explanation:

Emphysema can be defined as a type of COPD which involves the damage to the air sacs In the lungs.

As a result of this the body does not gets enough oxygen which is required by the body.

In this disease, there is an extreme dilation and destruction of pulmonary alveoli. This aids in poor exchange of gases. It can be mild, severe or chronic.

It is caused due to smoking and can be prevented by getting worse by quitting smoking.