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Asthma

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Alternate Names : Bronchial Asthma, Exercise Induced Asthma - Bronchial, Reactive Airways Disease (RAD)


Definition

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, characterized by periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

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Lungs
Lungs

Spirometry
Spirometry

Asthma
Asthma

Normal Versus Asthmatic Bronchiole
Normal Versus Asthmatic Bronchiole

Peak Flow Meter
Peak Flow Meter

Asthmatic Bronchiole and Normal Bronchiole
Asthmatic Bronchiole and Normal Bronchiole

Common Asthma Triggers
Common Asthma Triggers

Exercise-Induced Asthma
Exercise-Induced Asthma

Respiratory System
Respiratory System

Peak Flow Meter Use - Series
Peak Flow Meter Use - Series

Spacer Use - Series
Spacer Use - Series

Metered Dose Inhaler Use - Series
Metered Dose Inhaler Use - Series

Nebulizer Use - Series
Nebulizer Use - Series

 

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