What Pathophysiologic Characteristic of Asthma Has Been Most Recently Emphasized

question 44

Multiple Choice

What pathophysiologic characteristic of asthma has been most recently emphasized in the description and subsequent treatment of this disease?

• A)hyperactivity of the airways
• B)hyperinflation of the lung parenchyma
• C)inflammation of the airways
• D)mucus plugging of the airways

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