Understanding an Asthma Attack

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Understanding an Asthma Attack

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Bodies in Motion is a 3-D multimedia tool that shows exactly what's going on in your body when you suffer an asthma attack—from the mucus that builds up in your lungs to the dangerous constriction of your airways.

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