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Asthma, the NMS and MURs
Asthma symptoms
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Asthma symptoms
Asthma most commonly presents with one or more of the following symptoms, which are typically worse in the early morning and evening, and are precipitated by exercise, allergen exposure and cold air:
In adults, asthma can be commonly confused with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is important that you are able to distinguish between these two conditions. The table below compares and contrasts the key features.
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