During assessment of a patient with asthma,the nurse notes wheezing and dyspnea,recognizing that these symptoms are related to which of the following pathophysiological features?

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Wheezing and dyspnea in asthma are caused by airway narrowing due to inflammation, smooth muscle constriction, and mucus production. Laryngospasm may cause stridor and is more commonly seen in acute epiglottitis or croup. Pulmonary edema is a buildup of fluid in the alveoli and is seen in conditions such as heart failure or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Overdistension of the alveoli may occur in conditions such as emphysema and may cause decreased breath sounds and hyperinflation.

During Assessment of a Patient with Asthma,the Nurse Notes Wheezing