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Asthma

Asthma is a serious respiratory condition that causes difficulty breathing and can cause death. Recognise your asthma triggers and manage the condition with medication, relievers and preventers (puffers), exercise and other therapies.

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Topic: Introduction to asthma

Asthma

Most children with asthma will have an occasional attack, while a few will have symptoms every day.

Asthma facts

The exact cause of asthma is not known and there is currently no cure, but relief is possible with medication and good management.