It is a red air-quality day in your city. This means the air is stagnant, with high pollution levels and high humidity. Which client is most likely to experience shortness of breath?
A) Child with asthma
B) Middle-age adult with hypertension
C) Teenager with contact dermatitis
D) Young adult without disease

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Air pollution and high humidity are respiratory irritants. Pollutants cause increased mucus production and contribute to bronchitis and asthma. While pollution is not good for any group of individuals, it would be less of an impact on the person with hypertension or dermatitis.

It Is a Red Air-Quality Day in Your City