The nursing instructor is teaching a class on respiratory disorders and asks the students "What condition is a result of the upper airways response to pollen, mold, or dust?"
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
C) Atelectasis
D) Seasonal rhinitis
D
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Seasonal rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavity; it occurs when the upper airways respond to a specific antigen such as pollen, mold, or dust. Cystic fibrosis, atelectasis, and ARDS are not associated with an allergic response.
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