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Asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition that makes it difficult for a person to breathe. It happens when the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs become swollen, tight, and filled with mucus. Asthma can get worse in situations like when exercising, dealing with allergies, or in the cold weather.
Symptoms
Small clues, big meaning.
Did You Know?
Asthma Quick Facts
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About 1 in 12 people in the United States have asthma
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Asthma is more prevalent in adults with 8% compared to children with 6.5%
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Asthma is often hereditary as well
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Asthma can be triggered by contact with allergens
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The economic cost of asthma is estimated to be around $50 billion annually
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