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Diseases & Conditions
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Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease involving recurrent breathing problems. The characteristics of asthma are three airway problems:
Causes may include:
- contraction of airway muscles
- mucus production
- swelling in the airways
- heavy exertion
Treatment may include:
- medication
- hospitalization
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