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Adult-Onset Asthma Index

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Adult-onset asthma is asthma that is diagnosed in people over 20 years of age. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Treatment may involve anti-inflammatory medications or bronchodilators.

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Asthma Pictures Slideshow: An Inflammatory Disorder of the Airways Watch this slideshow on asthma and learn about this chronic inflammation disorder of the bronchiole tubes (airways) resulting in...learn more »
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