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Asthma attack
A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, swell, and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
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| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common |
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Chest
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