Question 6A client presents with difficulty breathing and complaints of shortness of air with a…

➤ Why does asthma cause shortness of breath and wheezing?
Airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus production narrow the bronchioles during asthma. This increases airflow resistance and causes air trapping. The turbulent airflow produces wheeze while reduced ventilation causes shortness of breath. These processes reflect reversible obstruction that responds to bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory treatment.