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Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem … See more

WebMay 6, 2024 · Asthma sufferers and their families may miss school and work, with financial impact on the family and wider community. If symptoms are severe, people with asthma may need to receive emergency health …

WebApr 19, 2023 · It can be serious, even life-threatening. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed so you live a normal, healthy life. Asthma is a chronic lung disease …

WebJan 2, 2024 · The most common symptom of asthma is wheezing — a squealing or whistling sound that happens when you breathe. Other possible asthma symptoms …

WebAsthma 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 …

WebApr 17, 2024 · Asthma is a chronic condition that affects 1 in 13 Americans. Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways in the lungs. The airways are tubes …

WebJan 22, 2024 · Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning. If you have asthma, you have it all the time, but you will …

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WebJan 9, 2024 · Asthma, a persistent respiratory condition, narrows airways, causing breathlessness and difficulty breathing. Explore symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and …

WebJan 24, 2024 · Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease. It affects your airways, the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. When you have asthma, your airways can …

WebAsthma is broken down into types based on the cause and the severity of symptoms. Healthcare providers identify asthma as: Intermittent: This type of asthma comes and …

WebAsthma Information. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs. In New York State (NYS), more than 1.4 million adults have asthma 1. Asthma occurs at any age but is more …

WebDec 4, 2023 · Other health conditions. Food allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, and respiratory infections (to name a few) can trigger …

WebApr 19, 2023 · If you have asthma, exposures to certain elements in the workplace can cause asthma symptoms. And, for some people, exposure to certain dusts (industrial or …

WebAsthma is a chronic lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It can affect both children and adults. Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and …

WebAsthma symptoms can range from being mild to severe. Asthma symptoms in adults can include: 9. Shortness of breath. Coughing (especially at night, during exercise or when …

WebMar 22, 2021 · This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help …