Asthma

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    • Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways inflame and constrict.
    • Symptoms of asthma include:
      Cough
      Wheezing
      Shortness of breath
      Tightness of breath
    • Risk factors of asthma include:
      Asthmatic blood relative
      Other allergies
      Smoke and pollution exposure
      Smoking
    • Complications of asthma include:
      Permanent narrowing of bronchial tubes
      Hospitalization
      Side effects of medication
      Sick days
    • Intrinsic asthma is non-allergic.
    • Extrinsic asthma is allergic.
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