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Name Of Breathing Machine For Asthma
Asthma - occupational exposure; Irritant-induced reactive airways disease
Symptoms
Symptoms are usually due to swelling of the airways and spasms of the muscles lining the airways. This reduces the amount of air that can pass through, and can lead to wheezing sounds.
Symptoms usually occur shortly after you are exposed to the offending substance, and often improve or go away when you leave work. Some people may not have symptoms until 12 or more hours after being exposed to the...
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