A respiratory disease often associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction, and coughing.

A respiratory disease often associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing, chest constriction, and coughing.

• A. Asthma
• B. Allergy
• C. Anaphylaxis
• D. Angina

Answer: (A)

Recognizing a common allergic-linked respiratory condition that causes sudden episodes of breathlessness and chest tightness. This description fits asthma, a chronic inflammation of the airways that can flare up in response to triggers like allergens, exercise, or cold air. When an attack occurs, the airways tighten and swell, making it hard to breathe and often producing coughing or a whistling sound. The association with allergies helps explain why wheezy breathing is a typical feature. An allergy is a broader immune reaction to a substance and doesn’t by itself describe the recurring breathing attacks. Anaphylaxis is a severe, system-wide reaction that can cause swelling and shock and requires urgent care, not the frequent, less abrupt breathing episodes typical of asthma. Angina involves chest pain from heart issues, not respiratory breathing problems.

Recognizing a common allergic-linked respiratory condition that causes sudden episodes of breathlessness and chest tightness. This description fits asthma, a chronic inflammation of the airways that can flare up in response to triggers like allergens, exercise, or cold air. When an attack occurs, the airways tighten and swell, making it hard to breathe and often producing coughing or a whistling sound. The association with allergies helps explain why wheezy breathing is a typical feature. An allergy is a broader immune reaction to a substance and doesn’t by itself describe the recurring breathing attacks. Anaphylaxis is a severe, system-wide reaction that can cause swelling and shock and requires urgent care, not the frequent, less abrupt breathing episodes typical of asthma. Angina involves chest pain from heart issues, not respiratory breathing problems.