Question

its correct description.
silicosis
emphysema
chronic bronchitis
pulmonary embolism
a blood clot travels to the lung
caused by breathing dust containing silicon dioxide over a long period of time
long-term cough with mucus
occurs when the alveoli of the lung become over dilated, lose their elasticity, and cannot rebound

Explanation:

Match each lung condition to its defining cause or symptom based on medical definitions:

1. Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of silica dust.
2. Emphysema is a COPD condition where lung alveoli lose elasticity and over-dilate.
3. Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a persistent, mucus-producing cough.
4. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot migrates to the lungs.

Answer:

• Silicosis: caused by breathing dust containing silicon dioxide over a long period of time
• Emphysema: occurs when the alveoli of the lung become over dilated, lose their elasticity, and cannot rebound
• Chronic bronchitis: long-term cough with mucus
• Pulmonary embolism: a blood clot travels to the lung