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Alternate Name(s): Bronchial asthma; Exercise induced asthma - bronchial ... Asthma is a disease in which inflammation of the airways causes airflow into and out of the lungs to be restricted. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles of the bronchial tree become tight and the lining of the air passages swells, reducing ...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000141.htm#Cau...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000141.htm#Causes,%20incidence,%20and%20risk%20factors
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More than 22 million people suffer from asthma. It is a condition that typically starts during childhood. While there is no cure for asthma, some people show less symptoms as they grow older. Those with asthma have airways that are… More »
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Asthma is caused from allergens that are in the air, or infections like a cold. People also can get asthma from air pollutants or medications. Look here for more information: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/asthma/DS00021/DSECTION=causes
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Asthma is a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation, airway hyper-reactivity and reversible airway obstruction. The disease is found disproportionately in children and minorities, and prevalence has increased significant...
http://www.cdc.gov/Genomics/activities/ogdp/2003/chap03...
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The exact cause of asthma isn't known. Researchers think a combination of factors (family genes and certain environmental exposures) interact to cause asthma to develop, most often early in life. These factors include:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Asthma/Ast...
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Our bodies need oxygen from the air we breath in order for our cells to do their work. When we breath in, air, containing oxygen, enters through the mouth or nose, and descends through the windpipe, to tubes called the bronchi. The bronchi ...
http://www.drpaul.com/asthma/asthma-causes.html
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As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through them, both to and from the lungs. Symptoms of the narrowing include wheezing (a hissing sound while ... For information on the different causes of asthma (allergy, colds, stress, exercise, etc) please see page 4 (causes of asthma).
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www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/asthma/what-is-asthma.php
www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/asthma/what-is-asthma.php
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Information on asthma treatment including what is asthma, causes of asthma, asthma symptoms, cough variant asthma, asthma information, asthma inhalers, asthma remedies, asthma in children, asthma medication, asthma triggers, bronchial asthma, and more. ... Breathe easy with our information on asthma treatment...
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www.asthma-treatment.info/
www.asthma-treatment.info/
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Get the facts on asthma symptoms, signs, diagnosis, causes and triggers of asthma attacks, treatment information, medication, inhalers, and management. Asthma in children and exercise-induced asthma are types of asthma. ... home > asthma center > asthma a-z list > asthma index > asthma article...
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www.medicinenet.com/asthma/page6.htm
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