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Asthma in Adults

Life threatening attacks

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants share their experiences of the most frightening aspect of asthma - asthma attacks. For some, attacks can come on gradually, allowing time to act. For others, attacks can come without warning, causing great fear in the person having the attack, as well as those witnessing. 

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