Asthma

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AsthmaAsthma is a breathing disorder and a chronic disease of the airways which makes breathing difficult. There is inflammation of the air passages that result in their temporary narrowing leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. Asthma can be broadly categorised into two categories Specific and non-specific. Specific asthma is caused by breathing in allergens or irritants while non-specific asthma is caused by exercise, weather or genetic predisposition.

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