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Overview

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 (More)

General Information

All About Asthma Asthma Asthma (Merck Manual) (More)

The Body

How Airways Narrow (Merck Manual) Lungs - Image Asthma: Anatomy/Physiology (More)

Complications

Asthma and Obesity Asthma and Pregnancy

Symptoms and Tests

Peak Flow Meter Peak Flow Meter Peak Flow Meter Use (More)

Treatment

Asthma Trigger Control Plan - OSU Patient Education Drugs Used to Treat Asthma (Merck Manual) How To Use A Metered-Dose Inhaler (Patient Education Materials) (More)

Staying Healthy

Asthma Triggers Asthma: Occupational Exposure Common Asthma Triggers (More)

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