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Asthma affects more than 20 million adults and children in the U.S. WebMD's Asthma Guide has the information you need to develop your asthma action plan, so you can live and breathe easier. Learn how to spot asthma symptoms, how to treat asthma and asthma attacks, how to use your asthma inhalers, and more. Let's get started!

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Show or hide information about video: When It’s Not Asthma   When It’s Not Asthma

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Asthma is the most common reason children get short of breath while exercising, but it's not the only reason.

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