Question

Which among the following is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath in humans?
1. Emphysema
2. Pneumonia
3. Bronchiectasis
4. Cystic fibrosis

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Emphysema

The correct answer is Emphysema.

• Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath.
• It is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls get damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased.

• Cigarette smoking is one of the major causes of Emphysema.
• Thus, it is a disease of the lungs that occurs after many years of smoking.
• Pneumonia is an infection that causes the inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs.
• It is caused by a variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
• Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
• Bronchiectasis is a condition where the bronchial tubes of the lungs get damaged, widened, and thickened.
• It results in frequent infections and blockages of the airways.