Asthma 101

February 16th, 2010 admin

Asthma is a respiratory condition in which the bronchial tubes in the lungs become inflamed and contract. The resulting contraction then leads to wheezing, severe coughing, and shortness of breath. The wheezing, severe coughing, and shortness of breath are all asthma symptoms, and sometimes can lead to what is known as an asthma attack or episode. It should be noted, however, that not all asthma symptoms include wheezing, especially in younger children. Younger…


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