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An Accurate Description of Childhood Asthma Is That It Is

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An accurate description of childhood asthma is that it is a(n) :


A) obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation.
B) pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse densities on chest x-ray.
C) pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein producing viscous mucus that lines the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens.
D) obstructive airway disease characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency.

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