1asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. it is the most common long-term disease of children. it causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. 2 we know that family history contributes to susceptibility, but in most cases we don’t know what causes asthma to develop, and we don’t know how to cure asthma. you can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an attack, avoiding things that trigger an attack, and following the advice of your doctor. if a person suffering from asthma has determined that higher altitudes decrease symptoms, which source would be best for determining specific altitudes for various locations? a) almanac b) thesaurus c) dictionary d) reader's guide