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Asthma & Allergies

Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system, the lungs and the system of air tubes that lead to them. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the tiny air passageways in your lungs (bronchioles) to become narrowed when they react to something in the environment.

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For more in-depth information on asthma and asthma resources visit www.lungusa.org/.

American Lung Association in Wisconsin
Our Mission: To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease

13100 W. Lisbon Road, Suite 700
Brookfield, WI 53005-2508
Phone: (262) 703-4200
Fax: (262) 781-5180
Email: amlung@lungwi.org