When a patient has laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), which of the following is the primary anatomic alteration that is found?

a. Edema of the mucous membranes
b. Airway smooth muscle contraction
c. Excessive alveolar fluid
d. Epiglottitis

A
LTB is an inflammatory process that causes edema and swelling of the mucous membranes. Airway smooth muscle contraction is found in asthma. Pulmonary edema is excessive alveolar fluid. Epiglottitis is a swollen epiglottis.

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