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danielfitts88

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What is asthma? Explain what happens in the body during an asthma attack.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the hygiene hypothesis?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Chronic constriction and inflammation of the airways, making breathing difficult and causing shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness

Answer to Question 2

Answer: It asserts that early childhood exposure to microbes can prevent the development of allergies and that, conversely, reduced exposure to microbes can increase the chance of developing allergies. This may be due to the overuse of antiseptics and our health-conscious environment.


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