Asthma, a chronic lung disease, affects more than 17 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. It is marked by an inflammation of the airways that makes it difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. Asthmatics often experience a cough, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing during an attack.
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