…triggers that may worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals. Asthma triggers vary from person to person.
Some people notice symptoms improve when they avoid particular triggers or move to a different environment.
Although asthma cannot currently be cured, it can usually be well controlled with medication and management plans. Some great information is available on the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand website.
Support help and advice is alsoavailable from the awesome people at Asthma New Zealand
Tomorrow we explore what happens inside the airway during asthma.
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