Which of these conditions is the leading cause of school absenteeism and the most common admitting diagnosis in children's hospitals?
a. asthma c. leukemia
b. influenza d. otitis media
A
Asthma is a reactive airway disease. It is a narrowing or obstruction of the airway triggered by stimuli such as cold, air, smoke, viral infections, exercise, drugs, stress, or allergens. Symptoms include a dry, hacking cough; wheezing; and difficulty breathing. The client may expectorate thick, tenacious mucus after coughing. It is the leading cause of school absenteeism and the most common reason for hospital admissions in children.
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