Question

a condition characterized by attacks of difficult breathing and wheezing caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes is called:
a pleurisy.
b asthma.
c pneumonia.
d bronchorrhagia.
e aerophagia.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (lining around lungs), not related to bronchial spasms.
• Option B: Asthma is a condition with bronchial spasms causing difficulty breathing and wheezing, matching the description.
• Option C: Pneumonia is an infection/inflammation of lung tissue, not due to bronchial spasms.
• Option D: Bronchorrhagia is bleeding from the bronchi, not related to spasms.
• Option E: Aerophagia is swallowing air, not related to bronchial issues.

Answer:

B. asthma