British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) Key information on the selection, prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines used for children.

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Description of condition Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the airways, associated with airway hyperresponsiveness and variable airflow obstruction. The most frequent symptoms of asthma are cough, wheeze, chest tightness, and breathlessness. Asthma symptoms vary over time and in intensity and can gradually or suddenly worsen, provoking an acute …

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