What disease's pathophysiologic process includes airflow limitations, edema in the airways, airway hyperresponsiveness, and underlying inflammation?
a. asthma
b. restrictive lung disease
c. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
d. cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Answer: a. asthma
Asthma's pathophysiologic process includes airflow limitations, edema in the airways, airway hyperresponsiveness, and underlying inflammation. This leads to shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and fast or noisy breath sounds, but these symptoms can vary from person to person.