What is a common trigger for asthma attacks in children?
a. Febrile episodes
b. Dehydration
c. Exercise
d. Seizures
C
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A Febrile episodes are consistent with other problems, for example, seizures.
B Dehydration occurs as a result of diarrhea; it does not trigger asthma attacks.
Viral infections are triggers for asthma.
C Exercise is one of the most common triggers for asthma attacks, particularly in
school-age children.
D Seizures can result from a too-rapid intravenous infusion of theophylline—a
therapy for asthma.
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