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Adult-Onset AsthmaRead the Adult-Onset Asthma article » What is asthma?Asthma is a disorder of the lungs that causes the airways to:
The symptoms of asthma include:
What is adult-onset asthma?When a doctor makes a diagnosis of asthma in people older than 20, it is known as adult-onset asthma. Among those who may be more likely to get adult-onset asthma are:
What is the difference between childhood asthma and adult-onset asthma?Symptoms of asthma in children may come and go, while symptoms of adult-onset asthma may be continuous. People with adult-onset asthma may need to take medication every day to manage asthma. Adults tend to have lower lung capacity (the volume of air you are able to take in and forcibly exhale in one second) after m... Recommended Reading Related to Adult-Onset AsthmaAllergy facts
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What does an allergy mean?An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. It is exaggerated because these f... Other Related Adult-Onset Asthma ArticlesEmergency Contact for Burbank
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