Without immediate asthma treatment, asthma attack symptoms can worsen and become severe. If you experience asthma attack symptoms and these symptoms do not improve, contact your doctor. If you have an asthma action plan, follow the "Re...
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1.1 What is an asthma attack? ... An asthma attack, also known as an asthma episode or flare, is any shortness of breath which interrupts the asthmatic's well-being and requires either medication or some other form of intervention for the asthmatic to breathe normally again.
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When your asthma symptoms worsen and an asthma attack is starting you need to know what to do. Learn how your asthma care plan will guide you through an asthma attack and the specific symptoms you need to look out for. ... What Is an Asthma Attack or Flare Up...
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Asthma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Asthma is characterized by a predisposition to chronic inflammation of the lungs in which the airways (bronchi) are reversibly narrowed. Asthma affects 7% of the population of the United States, and ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma
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In an asthma attack, your airways begin to block and breathing becomes difficult. ... When asthma flares up, the bronchial tubes in the lungs narrow, making it difficult for air to pass through them. The tubes themselves may become inflamed and swollen, and the smooth muscles around the outside of the tubes may tighten.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/MM00001
www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/MM00001
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Asthma attack — Comprehensive overview covers treatment, warning signs of this potentially life-threatening situation. ... During an asthma attack, also called an asthma exacerbation, your airways become swollen and inflamed. The muscles around the airways contract, causing your breathing (bronchial) tubes to narrow.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma-attack/DS01068
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Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. ... It's important to treat symptoms when you first notice them. This will help prevent the symptoms from worsening and causing a severe asthma attack. Severe asthma attacks may require emergency care, and they can cause death.
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FastHealth Emergency Center ... ; FastHealth Corporation (Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Tuscaloosa County); ... Asthma Attack; Asthma Attack Triggers; Asthma Facts; Complete Asthma Info; Emergency Care; Managing an Attack; Parent Care - Asthma Attack; Reducing an Asthma Attack; What To Do About An Asthma Attack;
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