Asthma causes the contraction of the airway smooth muscle, mucosal thickening, and abnormally thick:

A. nasal secretions
B. sputum
C. pulmonary blood
D. plugs of mucus


d
Rationale: Abnormally thick plugs of mucus as well as the contraction of airway smooth muscle and mucosal thickening are seen during asthmatic attacks.

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