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.