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 * If the effects of uncontrolled asthma could be differentiated between short-term effects and long-term effects, what are some of the examples for the effects?**


 * Short-term effects or long-term effects are different, and they all depend on the severity of the asthma. Also, there are much more long-term effects than short-term effects because asthma is actually a long-term illness.

__Short-term effects of asthma:__
 * People with asthma would experience shortness of breath especially when exercising.
 * Asthma could make people to be unable to draw enough air into the lungs, and it could cause dizziness and inability to continue the exercise.
 * An asthma sufferer is also more likely to develop chest infections from common colds.

__Long-term effects of asthma:__
 * Adults with poorly-controlled asthma miss three times more work than those whose asthma is well-controlled, and children with uncontrolled asthma tend to miss more school.
 * Studies indicate that pregnant women whose asthma is uncontrolled risk exposing their fetus to periods of low oxygen which can cause low birth weight and increased risk of fetal death; pregnant women with well-controlled asthma do not face these same risks.
 * Having uncontrolled asthma leads to loss of lung function that can persist for long periods of time.
 * People with uncontrolled asthma face increased risk of emergency hospitalization and, unfortunately, death.
 * Asthma in a bad sense can cause weakening of the lungs and severe breathing difficulties such as needing home oxygen treatment all the time.
 * The long-term medications of asthma can have a really bad effect on human bodies.
 * Remodeling - a long-term effect of asthma that usually accompanies continual or repeated inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The narrowed tubes can exacerbate the symptoms accompanying an asthma attack.
 * Frequency of Attacks - a long-term effect of asthma that asthma attacks become more frequent. For people who have asthma, it could take a continually smaller pollen count to trigger a flare-up. Also, high population level won't be necessary for an asthma attack.
 * Illness - a person who has dealt with asthma for a relatively long period of time may begin to experience more illnesses or sicknesses. A person becomes more prone to catching a cold, getting the flu or even developing pneumonia when respiratory system becomes in a weakened state.
 * High Cholesterol - a long-term use of asthma medications could lead to high cholesterol. It can create plaque in one's arteries, which could bring on other medical issues, such as angina or stroke.
 * Osteoporosis - a weakening of the bones caused by long-term use of asthma medications. Majority of medications used for asthma take a toll on a person's bones. Later, they could become porous and more susceptible to breaks and fractures.

Q: List 3 effects for both short-term and long-term effects.