A chronic illness characterized by a persistent, progressive limitation of air flow caused by an inflammatory response in the airways and lungs to noxious particles and gases is known as which of the following?

A) Asthma
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C) Lupus
D) Crohn's disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A group of lung conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defense mechanism that involves blood vessels, immune cells, and inflammatory substances to eliminate the cause of injury or infection.