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Learn About Asthma

Do you know what asthma is – and whether you have it, and what can cause it?

Do you know your asthma triggers?

There are several factors that can trigger asthma symptoms. These factors are known as asthma triggers. Everybody has their own set of triggers.

Diagnosing asthma

Diagnosing asthma can be difficult, since the symptoms are often similar to those of other respiratory conditions or heart disease.

Are you at risk of asthma?

Your risk of asthma does increase with the number of risk factors you have, and asthma may develop even if you don’t currently have any of the risk factors.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a lung condition that affects the airways (bronchial tubes) of your lungs, causing the tissues lining the airways to swell and become narrow.