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Asthma

by Happywytch, Jun 21, 2008 07:04PM

Asthma is what exactly?

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by sk123, Jul 18, 2008 07:04PM

To: Happywytch

Here's some more information on asthma:

http://www.medhelp.org/Medical-Dictionary/Terms/1/000141.htm

by DrKalraMD

, Jul 21, 2008 09:13AM

Hi, asthma is inflammatory disorder of bronchioles (lung tubes) due to some allergen which causes narrowing of lung tubes and giving rise to breathing difficulties and cough.

This disease is quite common and starts in childhood and can be effectively treated with bronchodilators and steroids.

For more information visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asthma

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