Asthma may be attributed to
(a) inflammation of the trachea
(b) accumulation of fluid in the lungs
(c) bacterial infection of the lungs
(d) allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.

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(d) allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.

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