Persistent thick mucus in the bronchioles of a child with cystic fibrosis may cause:
1) air trapping.
2) atelectasis.
3) repeated infections.
4) irreversible damage to lung tissue.
A)1, 2
B)2, 4
C)1, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Persistent thick mucus in cystic fibrosis can lead to air trapping due to blocked airways, atelectasis from collapsed lung segments, repeated infections due to mucus buildup providing a breeding ground for bacteria, and irreversible damage to lung tissue over time from chronic infection and inflammation.

Persistent Thick Mucus in the Bronchioles of a Child with Cystic