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Asthma exacerbation in adults
Also called an asthma attack, this condition is when the 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
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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Chest
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