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Asthma & Allergies

Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system, the lungs and the system of air tubes that lead to them. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the tiny air passageways in your lungs (bronchioles) to become narrowed when they react to something in the environment.

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For more in-depth information on asthma and asthma resources visit www.lungusa.org/.

American Lung Association in Iowa
Our Mission: To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease

2530 73rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50322
Phone: 515-309-9507
Fax: 515-334-9564
Email: amlung@lungia.org