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What condition is characterized by an accumulation of copious amounts of very thick secretions in the lungs?
What condition is characterized by an accumulation of copious amounts of very thick secretions in the lungs?
- Common cold
- Cystic fibrosis (correct)
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Seasonal rhinitis
Which condition is found in premature neonates lacking sufficient surfactant to maintain open airways for respiration?
Which condition is found in premature neonates lacking sufficient surfactant to maintain open airways for respiration?
- Sinusitis
- Pharyngitis
- Common cold
- Respiratory distress syndrome (correct)
What initiates the release of histamine and prostaglandins in the upper respiratory tract during a common cold?
What initiates the release of histamine and prostaglandins in the upper respiratory tract during a common cold?
- Inflammation
- Viral infection (correct)
- Allergic reaction
- Bacterial infection
What is the common term for inflammation of the nasal cavity caused by a reaction to a specific antigen?
What is the common term for inflammation of the nasal cavity caused by a reaction to a specific antigen?
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What is the term for the infection of the pharynx or larynx, commonly caused by bacteria and viruses?
What is the term for the infection of the pharynx or larynx, commonly caused by bacteria and viruses?
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