Achronic respiratory disease where airways in the lungs become inflamed because of sensitivity to certain irritants is called a. asthma. b. bronchitis. c. pneumonia. d. tuberculosis.

B)  Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can be discolored.Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic.