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Asthma (Service-Connected)

A chronic airway condition causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, or coughing that may be linked to military exposure or deployment.

Lungs & Respiratory
  • What exactly is asthma and how does it affect my breathing?
  • Why do I get short of breath during physical activity?
  • How common is service-connected asthma in veterans like me?
  • Will I always have trouble breathing with asthma?
  • Can asthma go away or be cured?