Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following pulmonary disorders is characterized by reversible airway obstruction secondary to bronchial hyper-reactivity, airway inflammation, mucus plugging, and smooth muscle hypertrophy?
  1. Emphysema
  2. Bronchitis
  3. Pulmonary edema
  4. Asthma
Explanation
Answer − D − The disorder that is characterized by reversible airway obstruction secondary to bronchial hyper-reactivity, airway inflammation, mucus plugging, and smooth muscle hypertrophy is bronchial asthma. Bronchial asthma is a respiratory disorder that affects adults and children of all ages and is autoimmune related.
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