Asthma: Common Causes And When To See A Doctor
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Asthma
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a complaint among people irrespective of their age.
It is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce additional mucus. Asthma can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
Asthma Facts:
Asthma is defined as a “chronic inflammatory disease of the airway”. It causes the following symptoms:
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Shortness of breath
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Chest tightness
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Coughing
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Wheezing
There is no set pattern. The symptoms can be:
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Mild, moderate or severe
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They can vary from person to person
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Can flare up from time to time and then not appear for long periods
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Can vary from one episode to another
There is no current cure for asthma and the cause is not know. However a lot can be done in order for sufferers to live asthma free.
