Tag: Asthma
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Asthma: what are asthma, symptoms, and diagnosis
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease involving the airways in the lungs (that inflames and narrows the airways). These airways, or bronchial tubes, allow air to come in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma your airways are always inflamed. The inflammation makes the airways swollen. This swelling or inflammation…
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Asthma: causes, treatment for asthma
Tests for Asthma The doctor or nurse will use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs. Wheezing or other asthma-related sounds may be heard. Tests that may be ordered include: Allergy testing – skin or a blood test to see if a person with asthma is allergic to certain substances Arterial blood gas (usually only…