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Asthma is a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. Indoor and outdoor air pollutants, stress, changes in temperature, colds and other infections, and exercise can trigger asthma attacks.

What's New:

Free DVD: “Attacking Asthma at Home” and “Mold In Your Home”.

Certain Asthma Medications Discontinued The FDA is gradually removing seven metered-dose inhalers from U.S. markets.

"Management of Asthma Exacerbations"(PDF, 1MB) tool for assessing and treating students with Asthma symptoms.

Primatene Mist With Chlorofluorocarbons No Longer Available After Dec. 31

Asthma Site Map
For You	In the Schools	In the Community
How Can I Manage my Asthma? Asthma and the Environment What Should I expect from my Health Care Provider?	Rules and Regulations Staff Training Activities and Resources	Best Practices – Tools and Resources Addressing Asthma in Tribal Communities Washington Asthma Initiative
In the Workplace	For Health Care Providers	Data and Publications
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Asthma & Allergies in the Workplace	For Medical Professionals For Asthma Educators What's New	Washington State Asthma Plan The Burden of Asthma Report: 2008 (PDF, 1.8MB) Data Updates Washington Tracking Network