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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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- 1. What are the symptoms of Asthma?
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Typical symptoms include chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. The symptoms can be brought on by certain exposures (irritants, allergens, exercise), or they can be persistent.
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