Which statement is true regarding asthma?
1. It has both inflammatory and bronchoconstriction components.
2. Asthma is caused by a virus.
3. Asthma cannot be treated.
4. Symptoms most often occur with rest.
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Rationale 1: Asthma has an inflammatory and a bronchoconstriction component.
Rationale 2: Asthma is not caused by a virus, although a virus can be a trigger.
Rationale 3: Asthma can be treated by several drug classes.
Rationale 4: Symptoms occur with exposure to triggers or exertion.
Global Rationale: Asthma has an inflammatory and a bronchoconstriction component. Asthma is not caused by a virus, although a virus can be a trigger. Asthma can be treated by several drug classes. Symptoms occur with exposure to triggers or exertion.
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