Lung diseases affecting the alveoli include: 1  Pneumonia: An infection of the alveoli, usually by bacteria. 2  Tuberculosis: A slowly progressive pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 3  Emphysema results from damage to the fragile connections between alveoli. 4  Smoking is the usual cause.
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