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Asthma Flashcards

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What is asthma

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Chronic condition that in flames and narrows the airways in the lungs

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What happens when you have asthma

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Muscles that wrap around bronchial tubes tighten
Bronchials going to inflammatory spasm
Alveoli is trapped with air
Airways narrow so less air will get to the lungs
Extra mucus is produced

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