Asthma

Asthma ( 35 Questions)

A client is inquiring about the role of allergies in the development of asthma. What should the nurse explain?


Correct Answer: B

A) Incorrect. Allergies are related to the development and exacerbation of asthma in some cases.

B) Correct. Allergies, especially allergic rhinitis, are known risk factors for the development of asthma in susceptible individuals.

C) Incorrect. While allergies can have a protective effect against asthma in some cases (the hygiene hypothesis), this is not universally true.

D) Incorrect. Allergies are one of several potential factors that can contribute to asthma, but they are not the sole cause.




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