Asthma is a disease characterised by:
a. recurrent episodes of paroxysmal dyspnoea,mucoid secretions, an inspiratory wheeze andsneezing
b. recurrent episodes of paroxysmal dyspnoea,mucoid secretions, an inspiratory wheeze andcoughing.
c. recurrent episodes of paroxysmal dyspnoea, serous
secretions, an expiratory wheeze and coughing.
d. recurrent episodes of paroxysmal dyspnoea,
mucoid secretions, an expiratory wheeze and
coughing.
d
Asthma causes a general narrowing of the airways,
usually as a reaction to an allergen. This leads to shortness of
breath and wheezing on exhalation.
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