Asthma FAQs (cont.)
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- What Is Asthma?
- What Causes Asthma?
- Who Gets Asthma?
- What Is an Asthma Attack Like?
- What Is the Difference Between Allergies and Asthma?
- What Are the Effects of Asthma?
- When Should Someone Seek Medical Care?
- Can Asthma Be Cured?
- What Are Medications for Asthma?
- Can Asthma Attacks Be Prevented?
- For More Information
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- Authors and Editors
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide and affects 22 million persons in the United States.

