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Nicklaus Children's Hospital (SX/BC off)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 S.W. 62nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155
(305) 666-6511 or toll-free 1-800-432-6837
Physician referral: 1-888-MCH-DOCS
Email: info@mch.com


What is Asthma? (Video)

Asthma is a condition that causes breathing problems. Kids may wheeze, cough, or be short of breath. Watch this video to find out what happens in the lungs when a person has asthma.

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    Asthma

    Learn more about asthma.

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2023