A patient with bronchial asthma has developed acute respiratory failure. What kind of respiratory failure occurs in this case?

Answer options

1. Diffusion
2. Dysregulation of alveolar ventilation
3. Perfusion
4. Restrictive ventilatory defect
5. Obstructive disturbance of alveolar ventilation

Explanation

Bronchial asthma is an example of an obstructive form of respiratory disease.