Asthma in children
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Asthma is a recurring inflammatory lung disorder in which certain stimuli (triggers) inflame the airways and cause them to temporarily narrow, resulting in difficulty breathing.
Asthma triggers include viral infections, smoke, perfume, pollen, mold, and dust mites.
Wheezing, cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing are symptoms of asthma.
The diagnosis is based on a child
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