Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?

1. Inflammation of bronchioles; decreased respiratory surface
2. Increased number of bronchioles; increased respiratory surface
3. Increased respiratory surface; inflammation of bronchioles
4. Decreased respiratory surface; inflammation of bronchioles

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Asthma may be attributed to?

1. allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs
2. inflammation of the trachea
3. accumulation of fluid in the lungs
4. bacterial infection of the lungs

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
 

Assertion (A): Particles that are less than 2.5 μm in diameter are the most dangerous for
the pathogenesis of occupational lung disease.
Reason (R): The particles of this size move into and out of alveoli, often without
substantial deposition and injury.


In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a characteristic feature of all cases of:

1. Occupational lung diseases 2. Bronchial asthma
3. Emphysema 4. Pneumonia
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