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Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A chronic lung disease characterized by damage to air sacs, which can result from long-term exposure to indoor air pollutants like particulate matter.

AP course connection

Topic 7.5: 7.5 Indoor Air Pollutants

Unit 7