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Asthma
A disease of the lungs caused by chronic inflammation of the airways, caused most often by allergies.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Is a type of:Respiratory tract diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
Asthma exacerbation in adults
Condition
Asthma attack
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Asthma (child)
Condition
Asthma (teen and adult)
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