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Which chronic respiratory condition is MOST common in smokers?
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Correct answer: A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD is responsible for ~85–90% of cases attributable to cigarette smoking, encompassing chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
- A. ✅ CORRECT – COPD is the primary smoking-related lung disease.
- B. ❌ Pulmonary fibrosis can be smoking-related but far less common than COPD.
- C. ❌ Asthma is associated with allergies; smoking worsens it but is not the primary cause.
- D. ❌ Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease unrelated to smoking.
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