Asthma 2
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"Asthma is a respiratory disease in which spasm and constriction of the bronchial passages and swelling of their mucous lining cause obstruction of breathing." (Anastasiow 1997)
Etiology: " This disease is often due to allergies, such as dust, smoke, cold air, exercise, animal fur or feathers, ....
Middle of paper
.... be partially due to the fact that you stay in your room sleeping for eight hours at a time. Dust mites collect in your bedding, curtains, pillows and rugs. To avoid this, you should have your mattress and pillows sealed in a plastic covering, no curtains and you should have hard wood floors in your bedroom, instead of rugs or carpets.
" Office Visits: From 1975 to 1993-1995, the estimated annual number of office visits for asthma more than doubled, from 4.6 million to 10.4 million. Incre ....
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Page count: 4 (approximately 250 words per page)
