An abnormal accumulation of fluid, seen during asthmatic attacks, is called:
A. bronchitis
B. wheezing
C. edema
D. emphysema
c
Rationale: Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid seen during asthmatic attacks, often accompanied by breathless-ness, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
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