Asthma & Older People
Yes. Many people who develop asthma as adults remember that they had breathing problems as children, but asthma is a breathing problem that can start at any age. Sometimes people have asthma when they are very young and it goes away as they grow ... [... more]
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Asthma - American Lung Association site
A recent study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that more than 50 percent of current asthma cases in the United States can be attributed to specific allergies. Thirty percent of those are associated with ... [... more]
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Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Asthma is a reversible obstructive lung disease, caused by increased reaction of the airways to various stimuli. It is a chronic inflammatory condition with acute exacerbations. Asthma can be a life-threatening disease if not properly managed. In ... [... more]
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