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CORALGRILL2014

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Which statement about asthma is incorrect?
 a. It is an acute infectious lung disease of the bronchial airways.
  b. In an asthmatic attack, the bronchial airways become temporarily blocked.
  c. The bronchial tubes go into spasm in response to an irritant or allergen.
  d. An attack may last minutes or hours.

Question 2

All of the following are characteristic of an airborne allergy except:
 a. itchy eyes.
  b. joint aches.
  c. runny nose.
  d. stuffy nose.



Missbam101

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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