Which statement accurately describes childhood asthma?
a. An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation
b. A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse densities on chest x-ray imaging
c. A pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein, producing viscous mucus that lines the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d. An obstructive airway disease characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency
Answer: a. An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation
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a. The soft palate illuminates brightly when the light source is placed against the lateral nose. b. No illumination is noted when the light source is placed firmly against the lateral nose. c. A bright glow illuminates the hard palate when the light source is placed against each temporal bone. d. A reddish light is noted above the eyebrows when the light is placed against each supraorbital rim.