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Which smoking related disease is characterized by destruction of the alveoli?

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The alveolar destruction leading to airspace enlargement in patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently progressive, despite smoking cessation.

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