1. Everyone is Important
KELANA JAYA MEDICAL CENTRE SDN BHD
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ASTHMA
 Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the
airways, which causes attacks of wheezing,
shortness of breath, chest tightness, and
coughing.
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to avoid the substances that trigger
your symptoms and control airway inflammation. You and
Common asthma
triggers include: your doctor should work together as a team to develop and
Animals (pet hair or carry out a plan for eliminating asthma triggers and
dander)
monitoring symptoms.
Dust
Changes in weather
There are two basic kinds of medication for treating asthma:
(most often cold
weather)
Control drugs to prevent attacks
Chemicals in the air or in
food
Quick-relief drugs for use during attacks
Exercise
Mold
Pollen
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