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Definition

Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the lungs, characterized by narrowing of the airway passages. This disease is at least partially reversible if treated with appropriate medications.

Symptoms

Asthma, which is estimated to afflict over 9 million Americans, has many patterns of presentation and can occur at any age. Commonly experienced symptoms of asthma inclu NetWellness Article (More)


General Information

  • All About Asthma OSU Article
  • Asthma MedlinePlus
  • Asthma - Interactive Health Tutorial MedlinePlus
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  • The Body

  • Asthma: Anatomy/Physiology MedlinePlus
  • Asthma: Genetics MedlinePlus
  • How Airways Narrow (Merck Manual)
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  • Complications

  • Asthma and Obesity Ask an Expert Q and A
  • Asthma and Pregnancy OSU Article

  • Symptoms and Tests

  • Asthma: Diagnosis/Symptoms MedlinePlus
  • Asthma: Health Assessment Tool MedlinePlus
  • Peak Flow Meter OSU Article
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  • Treatment

  • Albuterol MedlinePlus
  • Asthma: Disease Management MedlinePlus
  • Asthma: Treatment MedlinePlus
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  • Staying Healthy

  • Asthma Triggers OSU Article
  • Asthma: Nutrition MedlinePlus
  • Asthma: Occupational Exposure MedlinePlus
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