Identify one reason it is hard to breathe during an asthma attack:

A. air flow is increased for a given pressure
B. air flow requires less pressure than usual
C. airway diameter is increased
D. the airways are constricted
E. tissues surrounding the airways provide less support


Answer: D. the airways are constricted

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