A Child Has a Chronic,nonproductive Cough and Diffuse Wheezing During

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child has a chronic,nonproductive cough and diffuse wheezing during the expiratory phase of respiration.What do these symptoms suggest?

• A) Asthma
• B) Pneumonia
• C) Bronchiolitis
• D) A foreign body in the trachea

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Definitions:

Pyrethrum

A natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of certain chrysanthemum species.

Chrysanthemums

A type of flowering plant, often grown for its brightly colored flowers and used in floral arrangements and festivals.

Carbamates

A class of chemical compounds used as insecticides, herbicides, and in some medications, known for their ability to inhibit cholinesterase enzymes.

Bromated Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds that contain the element bromine bonded to carbon, used in various industrial applications but are often concerning for environmental and health impacts.