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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airways disease caused by inappropriate immune responses to environmental allergens. This persistent inflammation ultimately triggers structural changes to the airways that underlie the development of breathlessness and wheezing. The reason why some individuals develop asthma is often related to genetic and gender predispositions that allow an allergen-induced immune response to occur more easily. Asthma susceptibility is also compounded by exposure to irritants such as cigarette smoke, pollutants and viruses.

 

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