Did you know? On an average day in America, 11 people die due to asthma, 1,000 are admitted to the hospital, and 5,000 visit the emergency room. Moreover, asthma currently affects over 10% of the American population and 300,000,000 people in the world. What happens during an asthma attack?

About the Disease

Asthma [az-muh] can be defined as a chronic disease characterized by an inflammation in the airways. The airways are responsible for carrying air in and out of the lungs, and the inflammations causes increased sensitivity. As such, this brings out allergies and irritations.
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History

It all began in 450 B.C. when Hippocrates observed the earliest symptoms of asthma and supplied a solid foundation which initiated further study. Since then, there has been a massive amount of development for new treatment and much more accurate information is available. Learn More

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How does asthma work? Arin, a member of the Asthma Advisor team, provides a simplified overview of the basic concepts associated with asthma featuring an enticing experiment.

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