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WHAT IS IT? - Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.

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WHAT IS IT? - Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.

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TYPE - Asthma is neither a contagious (infectious) nor a communicable

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TYPE - Asthma is neither a contagious (infectious) nor a communicable

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 FACTS - 8.3% of Americans have asthma. Of these 26.5 million, 20.4 million are adults and 6.1 million are children. Asthma is the cause for children missing more than 10 million school days a year.

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 FACTS - 8.3% of Americans have asthma. Of these 26.5 million, 20.4 million are adults and 6.1 million are children. Asthma is the cause for children missing more than 10 million school days a year.

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CAUSES - Airborne substances, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste. Respiratory infections, such as the common cold. Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma). Cold air. Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke.

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CAUSES - Airborne substances, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste. Respiratory infections, such as the common cold. Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma). Cold air. Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke.

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GROUPS EFFECTED - Young children who often wheeze and have respiratory infections—as well as certain other risk factors.The other risk factors include having allergies, eczema

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GROUPS EFFECTED - Young children who often wheeze and have respiratory infections—as well as certain other risk factors.The other risk factors include having allergies, eczema

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PREVENTION - Get vaccinated for influenza and pneumonia. ...Identify and avoid asthma triggers. ...Monitor your breathing. ...

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PREVENTION - Get vaccinated for influenza and pneumonia. ...Identify and avoid asthma triggers. ...Monitor your breathing. ...

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SYMPTOMS - Shortness of breath. Chest tightness or pain. Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children).

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SYMPTOMS - Shortness of breath. Chest tightness or pain. Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children).

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CURE OR TREATMENT - Asthma has no ability to be cured, and can only be treated. Quick relief comes with Albuterol inhalers. There are also pill forms of albuterol that can be taken. Staying away from things which can cause asthma attacks, such as high pollution areas or sitting away from fire. 

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CURE OR TREATMENT - Asthma has no ability to be cured, and can only be treated. Quick relief comes with Albuterol inhalers. There are also pill forms of albuterol that can be taken. Staying away from things which can cause asthma attacks, such as high pollution areas or sitting away from fire. 

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an attack. You must also remove the triggers in your environment that can make your asthma worse.

CDC's National Asthma Control Program works to help Americans with asthma achieve better health and improved quality of life. The program funds states, school programs, and non-government organizations to help them improve surveillance of asthma, train health professionals, educate individuals with asthma and their families, and explain asthma to the public.

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Have Asthma? Learn how you can improve your health and quality of life

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Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. Asthma can be controlled by taking medicine and avoiding the triggers that can cause an attack. You must also remove the triggers in your environment that can make your asthma worse.

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How To Treat An Asthma Attack | What To Do During An Asthma Attack | Inhaler Treatment At Home

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Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that can cause the airways in the lungs to become inflamed and narrow. Learn about asthma causes, attacks, symptoms, risk factors, diagnoses, treatments, and NHLBI research and clinical trials.