Narrate the effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on the human respiratory system: (i) asthma. (ii) chronic bronchitis. (iii) emphysema

Health Issues Related to the Human Respiratory System

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Health Issues Related to The Human Respiratory System

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Emphysema

In emphysema, the alveolus loses its elasticity and increases in size.
The alveolus wall is damaged, the total surface area of alveolus decreases and the gaseous exchange becomes less efficient.

Chronic Bronchitis

Asthma

For an asthmatic patient, the bronchiole walls become swollen and thick.
The opening of the bronchiole tube becomes smaller and the air passage becomes narrower.
This condition leads to difficulties in breathing and causes breathlessness.

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Health Issues Related to The Human Respiratory System

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Emphysema

In emphysema, the alveolus loses its elasticity and increases in size.
The alveolus wall is damaged, the total surface area of alveolus decreases and the gaseous exchange becomes less efficient.

Chronic Bronchitis

Asthma

For an asthmatic patient, the bronchiole walls become swollen and thick.
The opening of the bronchiole tube becomes smaller and the air passage becomes narrower.
This condition leads to difficulties in breathing and causes breathlessness.