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Asthma Pathophysiology Animation
Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
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Work-related asthma
Alternative Names
Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Asthma is caused by inflammation in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the...
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