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Asthma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Asthma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that makes
breathing difficult.
It causes the airway to narrow and become inflamed
(swollen).
Asthma is very common worldwide.
In Singapore, 5% of adults and 20% of children suffer from
Asthma.
Anyone can be affected by asthma, however it isnt
contagious.
Asthma is incurable. However, there are medication that can
help to reduce inflammation and open up the airways during
an asthma attack.
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