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Asthma

Asthma. A Presentation on Asthma Management and Prevention. What is Asthma?. Chronic disease of the airways that may cause Wheezing Breathlessness Chest tightness Nighttime or early morning coughing

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Asthma

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  1. Asthma A Presentation on Asthma Management and Prevention

  2. What is Asthma? Chronic disease of the airways that may cause Wheezing Breathlessness Chest tightness Nighttime or early morning coughing Episodes are usually associated with widespread, but variable, airflow obstruction within the lung that is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatment.

  3. Pathology of Asthma Asthma involves inflammation of the airways Asthma Normal Source: “What You and Your Family Can Do About Asthma” by the Global Initiative For Asthma Created and funded by NIH/NHLBI, 1995

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