Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Ultimately it leads to recurrent episodes of asthma symptoms. What are the symptoms of asthma? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Chest tightness
B) Crackles
C) Hypopnea
D) Wheezing
E) Cough
Ans: A, D, E
Feedback: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes airway hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema, and mucus production. This inflammation ultimately leads to recurrent episodes of asthma symptoms: cough, chest tightness, wheezing, and dyspnea. Crackles and hypopnea are not symptoms of asthma.
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