Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath
Asthma is a lung disease that affects people of all ages. Exposure to an allergy or irritant, infections, exercise, and emotional stress are all potential causes.
Symptoms
Asthma symptoms differ from one person to another. You may have rare asthma episodes, only experience symptoms at specific times of the day — such as when exercising — or experience symptoms all of the time.
The following are some of the indications and symptoms of asthma:
- Breathing problems
- Tightness or pain in the chest
- Exhaling wheezing is a typical symptom of asthma in children
- Shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing might make it difficult to sleep.
Even if your asthma is well-managed, you may still have a flare-up of symptoms now and then. Quick-acting therapies can help with flare-ups, but severe episodes may require hospitalization or proper treatment.
Risk Factors:
Family history, a history of allergic reactions, activities that make you overweight, smoking or passive smoking, and exposure to particular fumes are all major risk factors.
Triggers:
When you have an asthma diagnosis, the triggers can be your worst nightmare. The best way to protect yourself from them is to know what triggers you and how to stay away from them. Here is a list of some of the Asthma Triggers, which includes exposure to:
- Tobacco Smoke
- Dust Mites
- Pollution
- Pets
- Pollens
