Feline asthma is an allergic disease that usually starts when cats are young to middle-aged. Exposure to offending allergens sets off an inflammatory cascade in the lungs that can cause bronchospasm (sudden constriction of airways), edema (swelling caused by fluid accumulation in enflamed tissue), and an increased production of mucus in the airways that can become obstructive. Some cat owners initially think the cat is dealing with a hairball, but soon they notice difficulty breathing.
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