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Can asthma damage the lungs?


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Asthma

  1. Asthma is a condition in which a person's airways become inflamed and narrow due to swelling and extra mucus production.
  2. This causes breathing difficulties.
  3. Asthma can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities, at times leading to a life-threatening attack.
  4. Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing.
  5. A person suffering from asthma is subjected to inflammation of the lungs and reduced air supply. This causes irreversible damage to the lungs if not cured on time.

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