During an acute asthma attack, how does respiratory obstruction occur?
1) Relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
2) Edema of the mucosa
3) Increased secretion of thick, tenacious mucus
4) Contraction of elastic fibers
A)1, 2
B)1, 3
C)2, 3
D)2, 4

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During an acute asthma attack, respiratory obstruction occurs due to edema of the mucosa and increased secretion of thick, tenacious mucus.

During an Acute Asthma Attack, How Does Respiratory Obstruction Occur