Question

question: which disease tightens muscles around the airways, causing them to swell and constricting airflow? answer options: select one of four pneumonia bronchitis emphysema asthma

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Pneumonia: Infection causing lung inflammation, not muscle tightening around airways.
• Bronchitis: Inflammation of bronchial tubes, mainly mucus production, not muscle tightening.
• Emphysema: Damages alveoli, causes air trapping, not muscle tightening around airways.
• Asthma: Characterized by airway muscle tightening (bronchospasm), swelling, and airflow constriction.

Answer:

D. Asthma