Asthma

Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disorder that affects breathing and airflow. Common triggers include viral infections, allergens such as dust, pollen and tobacco smoke, seasonal changes and even food additives. Symptoms asthma include difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, wheezing and coughing, and treatments can include any or a mixture of the following: drug therapy, naturopathy, homeopathy, massage, Ayurveda, the Buteyko Breathing Method, herbal medicine, yoga and acupuncture.

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