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When a boy has asthma, what does it mean?
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Trouble breathing: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs that can cause trouble breathing and significantly impact one's life. Those with asthma need a thorough evaluation to confirm the diagnosis of asthma, identify triggers of asthma and present a treatment plan.
Answered 2/16/2013
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He has asthma: Asthma is an inflammatory response in the lungs, with broncospasms (intermittent wheezing). Usually induced by viral upper resp infections. Depending on severity, may need preventative meds, and albuterol for exacerbations.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Online answer: That's a general question. I found an educational program that teaches kids and their parents about asthma and what triggers the "attacks". Go to http://www.Starlight.Org/asthma/ on your browser, you will find more information about the condition.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Definition...: Asthma is a disease characterized by recurrent episodes of reversible airway obstruction as well as airway inflammation. There is no cure but there are treatments to decrease exacerbations and symptoms. There can be long periods of remission between episodes but unfortunately there is no cure.
Answered 10/18/2016
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