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Learn basic information about asthma, including its two main components, the symptoms it causes, and how common it is. (And remember, if you have questions, talk to your healthcare provider.) Then, you are invited to see for yourself how asthma affects the lungs by watching the Asthma Lung Animation. In this informative section, you'll learn the basics of asthma, including these topics:
- About Asthma is designed to answer many basic questions about asthma
- Asthma Triggers details what types of allergens or irritants may provoke asthma symptoms
- Types of Asthma will teach you about the different kinds of asthma and what causes them
- Who Gets Asthma? will help you learn about the more than 31 million Americans who have been diagnosed with asthma at some point in their lifetime, and what you may have in common with them
- Profiles of People with Asthma is a section where real people with asthma tell their personal stories
- Fact or Fiction Quiz is a section that will put your knowledge of asthma to the test
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More About Asthma
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To help find out whether you or someone you care about may have asthma, take the Do I Have Asthma? Quiz. |
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Treatment Options for Asthma
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There are many different medications that can help manage asthma. Read about them in Treatment Options for Asthma. |
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| The information in this Web site is brought to you by GlaxoSmithKline -- Pioneer in the research and development of respiratory medications. |
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