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				Drugs for Asthma
January 15, 1999 (Issue: 1044)
				Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder, with inflammation caused by allergens or other stimuli leading to bronchial hyperresponsiveness and obstruction of airflow.
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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