Asthma makes the sides of the airways in your lungs inflamed or swollen all the time, making it difficult to breathe. Tightness in your chest Asthma can be controlled by avoiding things that trigger your symptoms and with medication prescribed by your doctor. Asthma that is not well controlled can cause many problems.
People miss work or school, go to the hospital, or even die because of their asthma.
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