Dennis, a 12-year-old boy, often goes out of breath while doing simple tasks such as climbing the stairs. He has difficulty talking and starts wheezing when asked to do so for long periods of time. Dennis often has difficulty sleeping because he starts wheezing whenever he lies down. Daryl is most likely suffering from _____.

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Dennis's symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing during physical activities and while lying down are characteristic of asthma, a condition that affects the airways and causes breathing difficulties.

Dennis, a 12-Year-Old Boy, Often Goes Out of Breath While