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Asthma

Overview

A chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.

Learn About Asthma

Learn Your Asthma Triggers

Learn about common asthma triggers—like smoke, dust, or cold air—and how you can take control of your environment to mitigate them.

Managing Asthma With Medication

Learn about the two main types of asthma medicine, how to use them correctly, and how to build habits that keep your lungs healthy.

Understanding Asthma: What You Need to Know

Learn what asthma is, what causes it, common symptoms, and what you can do to control it.

What happens during an asthma attack?

Learn the signs of an asthma attack, what to do if one starts, and how to prevent future attacks.

Staying Healthy and Active When You Have Asthma

Discover safe ways to move, helpful breathing exercises, and tips to keep an active routine for people living with asthma.