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Discomfort in breathing due to respiration ailments is called

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Apnoea
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Dyspnoea
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Bradypnoea
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Eupnoea
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Solution

The correct option is B Dyspnoea
Dyspnoea is discomfort in breathing. Normally seen in emphysema, asthma and other diseases of respiratory system. The airway may be obstructed by marked swelling around the larynx and epiglottis, accompanied by wheeze and breathlessness.The severe difficulty in breathing (dyspnoea) with active expiratory effort raises the air pressure in the alveoli and may rupture the alveolar walls.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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