Question

select the correct answer. malcolm is 5 foot 9 inches and weighs 195 pounds. he is a heavy smoker and has a history of snoring in his sleep. tests showed that his breathing stops for a few seconds while sleeping. which respiratory condition is malcolm likely to have? a. asthma b. sleep apnea c. bronchitis d. hypoxia

Explanation:

Sleep apnea is characterized by breathing pauses during sleep, often accompanied by snoring. Macolm's symptoms of heavy snoring and breathing - stops while sleeping are typical of sleep apnea. Asthma causes airway constriction and wheezing, bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, and hypoxia is a deficiency of oxygen in the body, none of which match his symptoms as closely as sleep apnea.

Answer:

B. sleep apnea