A 17-year-old boy fell seriously ill, the body temperature rose up to 38,5°C, there appeared cough, rhinitis, lacrimati-on, nasal discharges. What inflammation is it?

Answer options

1. Fibrinous
2. Purulent
3. Hemorrhagic
4. Serous
5. Catarrhal

Explanation

Catarrhal inflammation is one of the morphologic patterns in acute inflammation where it is associated with increased secretion of clear mucus (nasal discharges). Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucus lining of the nose.