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Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways (tubes) that carry air in and out of the lungs. These airways are inflamed in people with asthma. The inflammation makes the airways very sensitive, and the tubes often react to allergens or irritations. There is no cure for asthma. But with the proper diagnosis, medication and an asthma management plan, symptoms can be controlled. Asthma symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing-especially early in the morning or at night. In a severe asthma attack, the airways close so much that other vital organs in the body do not get enough oxygen. Asthma is treated with two kinds of medicines. Long-term controller medications are typically taken daily to prevent symptoms. Quick-relief medicines stop asthma symptoms when they occur.
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MAY 22, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
Severe asthma is a subtype of asthma where treatments usually do not have any effect on the individual. https://www.yout
...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAY 18, 2018
Genetics & Genomics
Some say that eating insects is the way of the future. It was also probably the way of the past.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAY 15, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
MAY 07, 2018
Immunology
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...
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Kara Marker
APR 30, 2018
Plants & Animals
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...
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APR 24, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Nouran Amin
APR 23, 2018
Immunology
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...
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Kara Marker
MAR 30, 2018
Health & Medicine
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MAR 08, 2018
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FEB 26, 2018
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...
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FEB 04, 2018
Videos
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...
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FEB 01, 2018
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...
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JAN 31, 2018
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JAN 25, 2018
Immunology
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...
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JAN 20, 2018
Cardiology
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Immunology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker
JAN 07, 2018
Immunology
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...
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DEC 21, 2017
Videos
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...
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DEC 18, 2017
Drug Discovery & Development
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...
Written By:
Courtney Schaal
DEC 15, 2017
Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 14, 2017
Cardiology
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...
Written By:
Kara Marker