This causes shortness of breath due to narrowing of the air passage. Three ways it could be narrow: spasm, increase in mucus production, and increase in mucosal edema.

a. Chronic bronchitis
b. Asthma
c. COPD
d. Emphysema


Ans: b. Asthma

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