Allergy WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the bronchial airways. This inflammation causes the normal function of the airways to become excessive and over-reactive, thus producing increased mucus, mucosal swelling and muscle cont
Allergy HOWDO NORMAL LUNGS FUNCTION? Lungs allow oxygen to enter the body in exchange for its waste product, carbon dioxide. As the air passes through the nose and mouth, it is rapidly warmed and moistened to avoid injury to the delicate lining of
Allergy ABOUT CHILDHOOD ASTHMA Asthma is the leading serious chronic illness of children in the U.S.
Allergy ABOUT CHILDHOOD ASTHMA Asthma is the leading serious chronic illness of children in the U.S. In 2005, an estimated 6.5 million children under age 18 (almost 1.4 million under age 5) currently had asthma, 3.8 million of which had an asthma
