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During an asthma attack, muscles around the airways tighten, and the airway linings swell. Excess mucus secretion is produced in the airways that can block the air tubes and lungs. When air is trapped, breathing becomes difficult. This anterior view of the respiratory system of an asthmatic patient shows a sectioned bronchiole. The airways are narrowed as a result of the inflammatory response cause wheezing.

Anatomy of an Asthma Attack