Human genes for asthma
Asthma [DOID:2841]
A bronchial disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The disease has_symptom recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing), has_symptom chest tightness, has_symptom shortness of breath, has_symptom mucus production and has_symptom coughing.
Synonyms: asthma, asthmas, DOID:2841, bronchial hyperreactivity, chronic obstructive asthma ...