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Everything you need to know about Asthma

Can Diet Help With Asthma?

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs that causes breathing difficulties, wheezing, shortness of breath, and may even trigger coughing. It is a condition that affects the airways to the lungs, making them narrow and swollen and producing excessive mucus. In some cases, the symptoms are mild, and asthma is a minor inconvenience for …

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5 Less Common Symptoms of Asthma

5 New Regions of the Genome that Increase Risk of Asthma Discovered

Wheezing, tightness in the chest, and trouble catching your breath are the all too common symptoms of Asthma mostknown by the general public. However there several other symptoms which may go unheeded that can lead toserious problems with asthma if not treated in a timely fashion. Wheezing, tightness in the chest, and trouble catching your …

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