Asthma
Chronic inflammation of the airways that causes shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Allergens, irritants, some medications and exercise can cause an asthma attack.
Things to consider
- Current age
- Date of last symptoms
- Frequency and severity of attacks
- Hospital stays and visits to the emergency room
- Treatment/medication, frequency and response
- Tobacco use
What response can you expect?
- Life
- Critical illness
- Disability
- Healthcare
| Mild to moderate: | standard |
| Severe | +75 to decline |
| Mild to moderate: | standard to +50
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| Severe: | +75 to decline |
| Mild to moderate: | +50 to +125 |
| Severe | +75 to decline |