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What is asthma? In many people, asthma appears to be an allergic reaction to substances commonly breathed in through the air, such as animal dander, pollen, or dust mite and cockroach waste products. The catch-all name for these substances, allergens, refers to anything that provokes an allergic reaction. Some people have a genetic predisposition to react to certain allergens.

When these people breathe in the allergen, the immune system goes into high gear as if fighting off a harmful parasite. The system produces a molecule called immunoglobulin E (IgE), one of a class of defensive molecules termed antibodies. The IgE antibody is central to the allergic reaction. For example, it causes mast cells, a type of specialized defensive cell, to release chemical 'weapons' into the airways. The airways then become inflamed and constricted, leading to coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing -- an asthma attack.

Without treatment, such as inhaled corticosteriods to reduce the inflammation, asthma attacks can be deadly. The overall death rate for asthma, however, is low. - NIAID

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Welcome to PAC-NJ - Asthma Coalition of New Jersey
... serving on six task forces, The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey is working with schools, physicians ... Who is the Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of NJ. The links above ...

Colorado Asthma Coalition
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Asthma Coalition
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Minnesota Asthma Coalition - Home Page
Select Your Regional Asthma Coalition. Sunday, June 06, 2004. Home > Mission. Membership. Who are our members? Membership Criteria. On Line Application. Membership Application ... The Minnesota Asthma Coalition's regional structure was changed to include 9 regions in January 2004 ...

Asthma Coalition of Idaho Overview
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... past five years the Detroit Asthma Coalition (DAC) has provided leadership for the Detroit asthma ... Recently the Detroit Asthma Coalition has hosted a physician education session on ...

Asthma Coalition of Texas
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Boston Urban Asthma Coalition
Boston Urban Asthma Coalition. Home ·. About BUAC ·. Documents ·. Minutes ·. Events ·. Links ·. Contact. Click on topic below to learn more. Other News: BUAC Parent Leaders finish 8 month program! Help celebrate their achievements! WHERE? ... The Boston Foundation granted the Boston Urban Asthma Coalition renewed funding for 2004 to continue the fight against ...

Greater Cleveland Asthma Coalition
Welcome to the…. Greater Cleveland Asthma Coalition. A Division of the American Lung Association® of Ohio. What is the Greater Cleveland Asthma Coalition (GCAC)?

Arizona Asthma Coalition
Welcome to the Arizona Asthma Coalition, a non-profit partnership founded in 1996. Our Vision:Eliminate deaths from asthma in Arizona. Our Mission:Collaborate and build partnerships to improve asthma management ... Copyright © 1999 Arizona Asthma Coalition. All rights reserved. ...

Asthma – Asthma Information
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Asthma Coalition of Texas
ACT Vision. Texans with asthma will realize optimal health and quality of life. Accomplishments. Completed, published and distributed the 2000 Texas Asthma Plan. Developed formal Vision and Mission Statements ... to patients with asthma (inhalers in school, Medicaid asthma disease management, indoor ...

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