Types of Asthma

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Indexed  January 28, 2012

Asthma is a chronic lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring episodes of swelling and blocking of the airways. Exposure to triggers creates this swelling and blockage which can be mild, moderate, severe or fatal. Asthma type determines the treatment that is prescribed. Treatment of asthma today can improve the ability of students to participate fully in activities even though often times a students asthma can be precipitated by exercise. Asthma is classified in a variety of ways and often is described by the trigger that makes the asthma worse or when the asthma is diagnosed. Your asthma type will also determine your treatment options. The most common asthma type is child onset asthma which begins in childhood and often happens in a child who ...   See the complete post here