Match the disorders given in column I with symptoms under column II. Choose the answer which gives the correct combination of alphabets with numbers.
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Solution
Asthma is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It causes the spasm of tracheal muscle. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. It causes a cough that often brings up mucus.
Rhinitis is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane (nasal tract) inside the nose. It is an allergic response causing itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other similar symptoms.
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung). Therefore correct combination is A- 2, B- 4, C- 1 and D- 3.