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Which lower airways disorder is called the reactive airway disease?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  3. Chronic obstructive bronchitis

  4. Emphysema

  5. Bronchiectasis
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Explanation

Asthma is a disorder of the bronchial airways characterized by periods of reversible bronchospasm (spasms of prolonged contraction of the airway). Asthma is often called, the reactive airway disease. This complex disorder involves biochemical, immunologic, endocrine, infectious, autonomic, and psychological factors.

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