Match the lung disease to its description.
1. destruction of alveoli
2. thickened alveolar membrane and decreased lung compliance
3. decreased surface area for gas exchange
4. increased airway resistance
5. fluid accumulation in interstitial spaces
6. increased diffusion distance
A. fibrotic lung disease
B. emphysema
C. asthma
D. pulmonary edema
1. B. emphysema
2. A. fibrotic lung disease
3. B. emphysema
4. C. asthma
5. D. pulmonary edema
6. D. pulmonary edema
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