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Asthma FAQs
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. It causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness (some people get all of these symptoms, while others may only have a cough, for example). It is a result of some known (allergens, occupational exposures) and some unknown factors.
The following information is provided to answer commonly asked questions about Asthma.
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- 4. Is asthma a serious disease?
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Yes, it can be. Asthma is unique because the intensity of disease varies widely. Asthma can be merely an inconvenience in one person, and it can be a potentially life-threatening disease in another. A given individual my fall anywhere between these two points. Also, an asthmatic may move up or down this scale during the course of a lifetime – lucky patients going into remission as they age. The overwhelming majority of asthmatics can be treated effectively with medications (as well as anti-allergy measures) with minimal, if any side effects.
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