Asthma: What Is It?

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Boy with inhaler

Asthma is a lung disease that can make it hard to breathe. Asthma cannot be cured. You have asthma even when you feel fine and your asthma can get worse at any time. We also know that asthma problems can be controlled with help from your doctor.

Type: Fact SheetChildren's Health Issue: Air QualityInfo For: Families & CommunitiesPEHSU: Region 8Exposure Pathway: Air