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What is Asthma?
Asthma is very common among children, teens
and adults. It is a disease that causes the airways of the lungs to
tighten.
An asthma attack is when your lungs aren’t
getting enough air to breathe. Your child might be having an asthma
attack if he or she has:
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Trouble breathing
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Wheezing
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Coughing
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Chest pain
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Chest tightness
What causes Asthma Attacks?
Things that cause asthma attacks are called
triggers.
Triggers are everywhere.
Any home can be full of triggers like
mold,
dust mites
secondhand smoke,
cockroaches,
cats and
dogs.
Other asthma triggers may be air pollution
(such as
ozone,
small particles, and
pollen), foods, respiratory infections and exercise
Asthma cannot be cured. But, with the help of
a doctor and an asthma action plan, you can
make sure your child stays active and healthy,
Did you know?
Asthma can be triggered by the smoke from the burning end of a
cigarette, pipe, or cigar, or the smoke breathed out by a smoker.
Choose not to smoke in your home or car, and don't allow others to
do so either.
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