Human Health And Disease Question 153

Question: ‘Asthama’ is due to

[DPMT 1985]

Options:

A) Infection of trachea

B) Infection of lungs

C) Bleeding into pleural cavity

D) Spasm in bronchial muscles

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The correct option is D Spasm in bronchial muscles Asthma is caused due to inflammation of lungs and spasm in bronchial muscles. The symptoms of the disease are coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is mainly caused due to environmental and genetic factors.