Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. It is caused by inflammation and obstruction of the airways, often triggered by exposure to certain allergens or irritants. It is not an infection, exposure to second-hand smoke, or a fungal infection.

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What Is Asthma

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What is asthma?

A) A disease of the lungs that causes attacks of cough or difficulty breathing.
B) An infection of the lungs causing chronic cough.
C) A condition causes by exposure to second hand smoke.
D) A fungal infection of the lungs that is cured with antibiotics.

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