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How Does A Child Get Asthma?
Experts say that nearly 7 million kids in the United States suffer from asthma. And for most of those children, medication will be needed at some point. In this article from CNN, experts discuss why spotting asthma symptoms in young children can be tricky, and they offer tips on what major--and minor--symptoms may look like in children. The experts also discuss the treatment options for those who have only intermittent attacks, and the medications available for children who have chronic asthma.
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