Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Asthma

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of asthma?

• A) An episodic lung disease characterized by shortness of breath, hypoxia, and anxiety
• B) A chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus production
• C) A chronic lung disease characterized by a history of smoking and nonreversible airway obstruction
• D) A short-term lung disease characterized by reversible airway obstruction, cough, and wheezing

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Definitions:

Efficient Level

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Society's Viewpoint

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Monopoly

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