Athsma
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- Created on: 05-01-13 12:03
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- ATHSMA
- localised allergic reaction
- mite faeces
- pollen
- animal fur
- can be triggered or made worse by factors such as
- air pollutants
- exercise
- cold air
- infections
- stress
- white blood cells in the bronchi and bronchioles release chemicals called HISTAMINE. the result of this is...
- lining of the airways inflamed
- more mucus is secreted
- fluid leaves the capillaries and enters the airways
- muscle around the bronchioles contracts and constricts the airways
- SYMPTOMS
- difficulty in breathing
- wheezing while breathing
- tight feeling chest
- coughing
- localised allergic reaction
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