For each of the types of bronchial asthma listed on the left select the most appropriate association from the list on the right

The answer is A, B, C. This usually occurs in childhood, often with a history of eczema or food allergy; there is often a detectable allergen which triggers a Type I (atopic) reaction.

This usually develops in adults with atopic history, although drug hypersensitivities may develop; there is an association with bronchitis.

Status asthmaticus is a continuous attack of asthma, with severe respiratory distress which may be fatal; at autopsy the lungs are distended with air, and plugs of mucus are present in segmental bronchi.

Right ventricular hypertrophy (D) is not a feature of bronchial asthma, but is seen in patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Type III hypersensitivity reactions occur in extrinsic allergic alveolitis (E).