Final answer:
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, not caused by cumulative damage but by genetic and environmental factors; hence, the statement is false. so, option b is the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that asthma tends to develop as people experience cumulative damage to their airways and alveoli over time is False. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system where the airways periodically become inflamed, leading to swelling, narrowing and often excessive mucus production. The inflammation and symptoms are not due to cumulative damage, but rather due to a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental factors that trigger asthmatic responses. Asthma symptoms, which include difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, can vary significantly from person to person and can be mitigated by avoiding triggers and with the use of medication.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in the lungs, in which the airways periodically become inflamed. This causes swelling and narrowing of the airways, often with excessive mucus production, leading to difficulty breathing and other symptoms. Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Asthma attacks are triggered by allergens, air pollution, or other factors.