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During an asthma attack, the following happen:
The muscle surrounding the airway tightens.
The lining of the airways become swollen.
The mucus glands along the airways increase mucus production.
Symptoms of an attack:
Wheezing – as air passes through the narrowed airways.
Coughing – as the lungs try to dislodge the mucus.
Difficulty in breathing – because the airways smaller and filled with mucus.