Answer question 108 .
108. Asthma may be attributed to:
(1) inflammation of the trachea
(2) accumulation of fluid in the lungs
(3) bacterial infection of the lungs
(4) allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs
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The correct option is 4. allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.
Asthma is an allergic respiratory disease. Asthma is caused due to inflammation in airways. During asthma attack the muscles surrounding the air ways became tight and there is decrease in passage of air through it, this causes airways of lungs to swell and become narrow. The symptoms of asthma includes Difficulty in breathing and wheezing due to bronchi and bronchioles inflammation. It also includes pain in chest and coughing.
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The correct option is 4. allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.
Asthma is an allergic respiratory disease. Asthma is caused due to inflammation in airways. During asthma attack the muscles surrounding the air ways became tight and there is decrease in passage of air through it, this causes airways of lungs to swell and become narrow. The symptoms of asthma includes Difficulty in breathing and wheezing due to bronchi and bronchioles inflammation. It also includes pain in chest and coughing.
Regards.