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Asthma may be attributed to...

Asthma may be attributed to

A

allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs

B

inflammation of the trachea

C

accumulation of fluid in the lungs

D

bacterial infection of the lungs

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Asthma is an allergic reaction characterised by spasm of bronchi muscles because of effect of histamine released by mast cells.
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