A disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest is:
A) asphyxia.
B) phonia.
C) apnea.
D) asthma.
D
Explanation: A) Asphyxia is an emergency condition in which there is a depletion of oxygen in the blood with an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues.
B) The suffix -phonia means voice condition.
C) Apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing.
D) Correct.
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