Asked by Victoria Fischer on Jun 27, 2024
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Coughing,wheezing,bronchitis,asthma
A) GERD
B) hepatitis
C) both GERD and hepatitis
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tree.
Asthma
An allergic reaction to a substance resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing.
Wheezing
A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often associated with difficulty breathing and often heard with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases.
- Make distinctions among diseases by assessing the impacted systems and present pathology.
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stephanie riveraJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can lead to coughing and wheezing due to the aspiration of stomach acids into the lungs, which can also exacerbate conditions like bronchitis and asthma.
Learning Objectives
- Make distinctions among diseases by assessing the impacted systems and present pathology.