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  2. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis - Wikipedia

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    Asthma exacerbations, aspergilloma, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, cavitation, local emphysema, chronic or recurrent atelectasis, and honeycomb fibrosis. [2] Causes: Aspergillus exposure. Risk factors: Asthma or cystic fibrosis. [1] Diagnostic method: Chest X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, immunological tests, and sputum cultures. [2 ...

  3. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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    An acute exacerbation of COPD is associated with increased frequency and severity of coughing. [5] It is often accompanied by worsened chest congestion and discomfort. Shortness of breath and wheezing are present in many cases. [5] Exacerbations may be accompanied by increased amount of cough and sputum productions, and a change in appearance ...

  4. Acute severe asthma - Wikipedia

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    Acute severe asthma, also known as status asthmaticus, is an acute exacerbation of asthma that does not respond to standard treatments of bronchodilators (inhalers) and corticosteroids. [2] Asthma is caused by multiple genes , some having protective effect, with each gene having its own tendency to be influenced by the environment although a ...

  5. Asthma-COPD overlap - Wikipedia

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    ACO presents with symptoms of both asthma and COPD. [1] ACO presents in adulthood, usually after the age of 40 (after there has been significant tobacco smoke or other toxic fumes exposure), with symptoms of dyspnea (shortness of breath), exercise intolerance, sputum production, cough and episodes of symptomatic worsening known as exacerbations.

  6. Obstructive lung disease - Wikipedia

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    Asthma is a common condition and affects over 300 million people around the world. [3] Asthma causes recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. [4] Exercise-induced asthma is common in asthmatics, especially after participation in outdoor activities in cold weather.

  7. Asthma - Wikipedia

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    An acute asthma exacerbation is commonly referred to as an asthma attack. The classic symptoms are shortness of breath , wheezing , and chest tightness . [ 20 ] The wheezing is most often when breathing out. [ 109 ]

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