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How to control asthma Story by Phoenix Content Services

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nless you have Asthma by the numbers First, let’s understand the broad impact of personally sufasthma on Americans. Here are some common fered from asth- asthma-related statistics from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: ma, you may According to the Centers for Disease Connot understand trol• and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 13 people have its severe impact on people. Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs and is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Adults can also have asthma, which causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Dealing with asthma can be a struggle, but there are some things you can do to keep your attacks under control.

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