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Asthma<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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COPD<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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Cystic Fibrosis<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Asthma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung condition, occurring when the airways become narrowed and inflamed. This makes it more difficult for air to flow in and out of the airways, resulting in breathing problems.1,2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asthma is a very common condition, currently affecting over 8 million people in the UK. Each year in the UK, approximately 160,000 people are diagnosed with asthma, and more children are affected compared with adults.3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no specific cause of asthma, common triggers include:1,2<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Smoking<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Pollen<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Exercise<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Pollution<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Dust mites<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Cold air<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Emotions e.g. anger, stress, laughter<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Pets<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Infections<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Asthma can affect people of all ages and often starts during childhood, although it can also develop for the first time during adulthood.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asthma signs and symptoms:1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n