Asthma is a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Find out about the effects and triggers of asthma, and how to control it.
About asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease, like diabetes and high blood pressure, that causes recurring periods of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. As it is chronic, once you develop asthma, you are likely to have it for your lifetime. Even when you are feeling fine, your asthma is still there and can flare up at any time. A chronic condition like asthma often requires daily attention.
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This blog is an effort by county, state, tribal, and federal agencies to coordinate and aggregate information for Idaho communities affected by wildfire smoke. The information is posted here by the agencies themselves.
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