Stephanie has been a smoker for many years, and has lately developed a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Her doctor tells her that her illness is probably a result of her smoking, though some cases have genetic roots as well. Stephanie is probably suffering from
A) emphysema.
B) lung cancer.
C) asthma.
D) chronic bronchitis

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can refer to a few different conditions, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. However, since Stephanie has a history of smoking and her doctor has indicated that her illness is likely related to this, emphysema is the most likely choice as it is a common result of long-term smoking.

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