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What Happens in an Asthma Flare-Up? (Video)
What Are Asthma Flare-Ups?
An asthma flare-up is when asthma symptoms get worse, making kids wheeze, cough, or be short of breath. An asthma flare-up can happen even when asthma is controlled.
Asthma Flare-ups: What Happens
Learn what asthma is, what happens during an asthma flare-up, and how to control and live with asthma.
Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2023
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