Asthma is a disease of the lungs in which the
airways become blocked or narrowed causing breathing difficulty. This chronic
disease affects nearly 20 million Americans. Asthma is commonly divided into
two types: allergic (extrinsic) asthma and non-allergic (intrinsic) asthma.
There is still much research that needs to be done to fully understand how
to prevent, treat and cure asthma. But, with proper management, people can
live healthy and active lives.
Information from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Boston
Urban Asthma Coalition
622 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
(617) 423-4337
fax
(617) 282-3950
jzotter@tmfnet.org
