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Disorders of the Respiratory System
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The chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged leading to decrease in respiratory surface area is

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Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged and so respiratory surface is decreased. One of the major causes of this is cigarette smoking.

Asthma is a difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles.

Asbestosis is a chronic lung condition that is caused by prolonged exposure to high concentrations of asbestos fibers in the air. 

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi.

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