A respiratory disorder in which the main tubes of the windpipe constrict, become inflamed, and produce large amounts of mucus, is ______.
A) emphysema
B) colitis
C) pneumonia
D) asthma

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The respiratory disorder described in the question where the main tubes of the windpipe constrict, become inflamed, and produce large amounts of mucus is characteristic of asthma. Emphysema is a respiratory disorder where the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs) are damaged and lose elasticity. Colitis is a gastrointestinal disorder where the colon becomes inflamed. Pneumonia is a respiratory illness where the lungs become infected and inflamed.

A Respiratory Disorder in Which the Main Tubes of the Windpipe