Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. A peak flow test can be used to help diagnose asthma.
The severity of these symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time, although some people may have more persistent problems.
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Treatment of Acute Exacerbation of Asthma
Better, faster, more personalised asthma treatment – 3 projects funded through a collaboration between Innovate UK and Asthma UK will help ensure asthma patients receive better treatment.
Kavanagh J, Jackson DJ, Kent BD. Over- and under-diagnosis in asthma
