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Asthma: How Does it Affect the Body?

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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by both excessive variation in lung function (more variation and at a greater magnitude than a healthy person would experience), and variable respiratory symptoms, which may include but are not limited to wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness.

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Asthma is estimated over 2.7 million Australians (11% of the population), with a mortality rate of approximately 1.3 per 100,000 people. Asthma cannot be cured, but if managed properly, most people should be able to enjoy unhindered lives.

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Wendy Abigail
04 Sep 2021
Enjoyed this refresher on asthma. Has great resource links to review further information.
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Pamela Boyd
31 Jul 2020
Well done, well presented, thanks.
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Louise Coburn
29 Aug 2020
Concise and informative overview of asthma causes, symptoms and presentation.
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Keshav Bashyal
19 May 2021
Very informative resources.
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robyn vouden
15 Mar 2021
Very informative and I feel that I have reinforced my existing knowledge
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Nini Win
10 Apr 2023
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Easy to read
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Nadia Franich
25 May 2021
clear & concise, informative & easy to understand
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Gurpreet Kaur
31 Mar 2020
Good information.
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James Lloyde
30 Mar 2023
Good information
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Patrick Yam
27 Mar 2023
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