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Which of the following types of asthma involves an acute asthma attack brought on by an upper respiratory infection?

Emotional
Extrinsic
Intrinsic
Mediated

Explanation

Answer - C - Intrinsic asthma doesn’t have an easily identifiable allergen and can be triggered by the common cold. Extrinsic asthma is caused by dust, molds, and pets; easily identifiable allergens. Asthma caused by emotional reasons is considered to be in the extrinsic category. Mediated asthma doesn’t exist.

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