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Asthma attack
A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, swell, and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common |
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