I'm certain chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, part of the airway (the bronchioles) constricts. what affects will this...

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I'm certain chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,part of the airway (the bronchioles) constricts. what affects willthis have on the airflow _____

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD is a group of progressive lung diseases The most common are emphysema and chronic bronchitis Many people with COPD have both of these conditions Emphysema slowly destroys air sacs in your lungs which interferes with outward air flow Bronchitis causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes which allows mucus to build up COPD causes breathing harder Symptoms may be mild at first    See Answer
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