On Oct. 3, MyChart will become your new secure online health record at Children’s Minnesota. It’s time to set up and activate your Children’s Minnesota MyChart account.
On Oct. 3, MyChart will become your new secure online health record at Children’s Minnesota. It’s time to set up and activate your Children’s Minnesota MyChart account.
The airways (the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) are surrounded by a type of muscle called smooth muscle. In people with asthma, these muscles often tighten in reaction to certain things. When this happens, the airways become narrower, which blocks the flow of air and makes it harder to breathe. This narrowing of the airways is known as bronchoconstriction. Along with inflammation of the airways, it leads to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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Managing your child’s healthcare is now easier! Starting today, MyChart is your new secure online health record at Children’s Minnesota. Set up and activate your Children’s Minnesota MyChart account.
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