Asthma
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Broader Terms
atopy, respiratory hypersensitivity
Related Terms
bronchospasm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Scope Note
form of bronchial disorder associated with airway obstruction, marked by recurrent attacks of paroxysmal dyspnea, with wheezing due to spasmodic contraction of the bronchi.
Facts
- A chronic, inflammatory lung disease characterized by recurrent breathing problems usually triggered by allergens, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress.
- The most common symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
- Asthma is a chronic condition that occurs when the main air passages of your lungs, the bronchial tubes, become inflamed.
- Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease; sometimes worrisome and inconvenient but a manageable condition.
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