Which of the Following Characteristics of Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Distinguish

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of obstructive pulmonary diseases distinguish asthma from COPD?

• A)Inflammation involving cellular and chemical mediators
• B)Airway narrowing and reversibility
• C)The presence of airway hyperreactivity
• D)Ongoing wheezing,breathlessness,and cough

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