Medical MCQ - A young runner with history of seasonal running nose, complains of sudden onset dyspnea early morning that improved after 2-3 hours. He has history of similar episodes in the past.on examination, patient is tachypneic, diffuse polyphonic expiatory wheeze heard on auscultation of chest, His x-ray is normal. All except one is true regarding the clinical scenario.

Diffusion Lung capacity for carbon monoxide is Normal

FEV1% is decreased

Necrosis of airways

Microvascular leakage resulting in airway edema.and plasma exudation into airway lumen

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Necrosis of airways

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Clinical features are suggestive of Bronchial Asthma. There is no necrosis of airway in Bronchial Asthma.

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