Asthma in Children (cont.)
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asthma in children, asthma attack, bronchial asthma, chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, obstruction of airflow, airway inflammation, recurrent or persistent bronchospasm, chest tightness, breathlessness, wheezing, airway hyperreactivity, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, BHR, exposure to allergens, exposure to environmental irritants, exposure to viruses, exposure to cold air, early asthmatic response, late asthmatic response, aeroallergens, IgE-mediated response, immunoglobulin E-mediated response, exercise-induced asthma, EIA, bronchodilators, inhalers
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