Which of the following conditions is characterized by destruction of alveolar walls and breakdown of lung elastic tissue?
A)asthma
B)chronic bronchitis
C)tuberculosis
D)emphysema

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Emphysema is characterized by destruction of alveolar walls and breakdown of lung elastic tissue. Asthma is a condition of persistent inflammation of the airways, while chronic bronchitis is defined as a productive cough that lasts for at least three months in a year for two consecutive years. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Characterized by Destruction of Alveolar