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The two main components of asthma are:
Airway constriction—the tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways. Constriction, or narrowing of the airways, feels like breathing through a straw for children with asthma.
Airway inflammation—the swelling and irritation of the airways. It causes the airway tissues to become swollen. Airway inflammation may always be there, even when your child is not having symptoms.
Constriction and inflammation cause the airways to narrow and reduce airflow into the lungs, which may result in wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, and shortness of breath. There is increasing evidence that, if left untreated, asthma may cause a long-term decline in lung function.
For many patients, treating both components is the optimal approach to managing asthma.
ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 is a preventative* asthma product for children 4 years and older with asthma, taken once a day, every day, that treats both constriction and inflammation of the airways at the same time. Remember, ADVAIR DISKUS 100/50 does not replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms.
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