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Asthma Article
Alternative Names
Pediatric asthma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
This article discusses asthma in children. For a more general discussion about the disease, please see
Asthma is commonly seen in children. It is a leading cause of hospital stays and school absences. Children with asthma may be able to breathe normally most of the...
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