Asthma
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by Denise Silk-Martelli
This article explains what happens during an asthma attack, what triggers asthma, and how people control it. To help readers connect the information to a real-life context, the article includes the example of a specific person’s experiences. Amber and the narrator describe how she manages her asthma, how other people can help, and how she is able to participate in everyday activities.