Which of the following statements is true about asthma?
a. Asthma rarely occurs in children
b. Most cases occur after age 5
c. Most asthma is most frequent among the poor
d. Asthma is a permanent obstruction of the airways
C
Asthma is common in children and often occurs before the age of 5 . It is most frequent among the poor. A permanent obstruction of the airways would cause death. Asthma is a temporary obstruction of the airways.
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