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Disease

airway hyperreactivity and asthma

Disease classification：lower respiratory tract disorder; bronchial disorder; respiratory system disorder; human disease; disease by body system or component

About this disease

A bronchial disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors resulting in recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing), chest tightness, shortness of breath, mucus production and coughing. The symptoms appear due to a variety of triggers such as allergens, irritants, respiratory infections, weather changes, exercise, stress, reflux disease, medications, foods and emotional anxiety.

Standard definition source：MONDO:0004979 asthma · ontology version 2026-10-06

References

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