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Episodic Shortness of Breath: A Case of Bronchospasm in an 18 Year Old Girl

Chukwuka Elendu, Jennifer Ross-Comptis, Manizha Ashna, Abasi-Okot A. Udoyen, Precious A. Ante, Chiagozie P. Ayabazu, Belusochi B. Joe-Ikechebelu, Richard C. Ikpegbu, Akinbayo A. Akintunde, Emmanuel O. Egbunu, Geraldine C. Okafor, Mokua F. Onyinkwa, Olisa S. Okabekwa, Blessing N. Bassey, Joy M. Enyong, Promise U. Nwosu, Karen C. Olumba

Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · pp. 31–38 · Published 20 Dec 2022

10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i244901

Abstract

Asthma is a long-term heterogeneous inflammatory condition of the airways. It is marked by shortness of breath, wheezing, intermittent cough and bronchial hyperreactivity. It has several phenotypes and people living with asthma have atopy. Asthma can occur at any age. However, it is more common in males before puberty; then, has equal sex ratio by adulthood.

Bronchospasm intermittent asthma hyperinflation bronchodialators

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