Question

1. ______ is inflammation of nasal mucosa caused by allergies, viruses, and bacteria.

○ diphtheria
○ emphysema
○ pleurisy
○ rhinitis

1. bronchitis often progresses to a more severe lung condition called ______, which was the leading world killer around 1900 a.d.

○ pneumonia
○ flu
○ influenza
○ cold

Explanation:

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• Diphtheria: Affects throat, not nasal mucosa.
• Emphysema: Lung condition (alveoli damage), not nasal.
• Pleurisy: Inflammation of pleura (around lungs), not nasal.
• Rhinitis: Defined as nasal mucosa inflammation, caused by allergens, viruses, bacteria.

• Bronchitis (airway inflammation) can progress to pneumonia (lung tissue infection/inflammation). Around 1900, pneumonia was a leading killer.
• Flu/Influenza: Viral respiratory illness, not a progression of bronchitis to severe lung condition in the same way.
• Cold: Mild respiratory infection, not severe lung condition.

Answer:

D. Rhinitis

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