A chronic, progressive condition characterized by shortness of breath and destruction of alveolar surfaces and inadequate surface area for gaseous exchange is termed
A) cystic fibrosis.
B) emphysema.
C) asthma.
D) pneumonia.
E) none of the above

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The symptoms described suggest emphysema, which is a chronic lung disease characterized by destruction of alveolar surfaces and air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs. Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by constriction of the airways in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. Pneumonia is an acute infection of the lungs that can cause inflammation and fluid buildup, making it difficult to breathe, but it does not lead to chronic shortness of breath or destruction of alveolar surfaces as in emphysema.

A Chronic, Progressive Condition Characterized by Shortness of Breath and Destruction