A patient present with severe difficulty in breathing due to destroyed alveolar walls, septa, and pulmonary capillary beds. There are large air spaces and decreased surface area for gas exchange. What patient population is MOST likely to develop this disease?

a.) Caucasians

b.) Diabetics

c) Smokers

d) Alcoholics

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