asthma: Quick Facts

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Victoria's chief health officer warns of thunderstorm asthma risk • Oct. 30, 2026, 4:21 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Electric stoves could help people with asthma breathe easier • Oct. 23, 2026, 9:00 AM ET (Science News)

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Also Known As	spasmodic asthma • bronchial asthma • asthma convulsivum

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