Term Name:	asthma
Synonyms:	bronchial hyperreactivity, chronic obstructive asthma, chronic obstructive asthma with acute exacerbation, chronic obstructive asthma with status asthmaticus, exercise-induced asthma
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:2841]   ( DOID:2841 )