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Asthma (child)
A disorder in which the lung's airways swell, narrow, and produce extra mucus, resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
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 | Very common |
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Chest
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