Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants is:

A) croup.
B) stridor.
C) pertussis.
D) pneumonia.


D
Explanation:
A) Croup is an acute respiratory infection that normally occurs in children.
B) Stridor is a high-pitched sound caused by partial airway obstruction.
C) Pertussis is whooping cough.
D) Correct.

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