Pathology of Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions Questions and answers
Pathology of Respiratory System: Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions Questions and answers Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, a lung disease in which it is hard to breathe, damage to the bronchi partially obstruct them, making it difficult to get air in and out. Seen in smokers and former smokers. Bronchitis Airways become inflamed and thickened, and there is an increase in size and number of mucus producing cells. This results in the excessive production of mucus which in turn causes coughing and difficulty getting air in and out of the lungs.
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