The term asthma originates from the Greek word 'aazien', meaning panting or shortness of breath. Asthma was first described in the Greek epic poem The Iliad and was later defined as a medical term by Hippocrates. Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways to become inflamed and narrowed, making breathing difficult. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. Triggers include dust, dust mites, cockroaches, animals, molds, and secondhand smoke. Diagnosis involves physical exams, lung function tests, and ruling out other conditions. Treatment focuses on avoiding triggers and using prescribed medications as directed.

3. The term asthma originates
from the Greek word , aazien.
`Aazien’ is defined as "panting
or shortness of breath”.
The expression asthma was
shown for the first time during
the Greek epic poem, The
Illiad, when explaining the
siege of Troy.
Also, the 1st time Ashtma was
used as a medical term by
Greeks. In Hippocrates’ Corpus
Hippocraticum is the earliest
text where asthma was defined
as a medical term.

4. .
•Asthmais a chronic disease of the tubes that
carry air to the lungs.
.
• These airways become- narrow and their linings
become- swollen, irritated, and inflamed.
• The lungs- swell up, filled with mucus, and get
smaller in size which causes difficulty in breathing.

5. Some people
say having
asthma feels
like- breathing
through a
straw.

6. •Asthma in children usually begins before the age of 5 and is
often hereditary.
•More boys than girls have asthma until about the age of 13;
thereafter that tendency reverses, and more girls than boys
begin to show the condition.
•Overall, asthma seems to be evenly distributed between the
genders.
•Symptoms may lessen as they reach adolescence. However, if
the condition is present throughout childhood and adolescence,
it will most likely persist into adulthood.
•All human populations seem to be susceptible to the disease
regardless of age.

8. Dust
Dust mites
Cockroaches
Animals such as
cats & dogs
Molds
Secondhand
cigarette smoke Some
common
causes
and
triggers

11. You'll know you're having a flare-up if you:
• Have a whistling sound when breathing
(this is called wheezing)
• cough a lot
• have a tight or painful feeling in the chest
• Flare-ups also can make you sweat or feel
like your heart is beating faster than
normal, even while sitting still.

12. • Physical exam tests: If your doctor thinks you have
asthma, they will do a physical exam.
• They will look at your ears, eyes, nose, throat, skin, chest and
lungs
• Lung function tests: To confirm asthma, your doctor may
have you take one or more breathing tests known as lung function
tests.
• Lung function tests are often done before and after inhaling a
medicine known as a bronchodilator .
• Common lung function tests used to diagnose asthma include:
1. Spirometry
2. Peak airflow

16. Caring for your asthma means:
• Avoiding things that cause flare-ups
• Taking medicines if your doctor
prescribes them.
• Avoiding triggers
• Using spacer
• Using inhaler
• Using nebulizer

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24. Myth: Dietary supplements
can help ease asthma
symptoms.
Fact: There is no proof that specific
nutrients help treat asthma, according to
the National Center for Complementary
and Integrative Health.
Myth: Asthma medications
stop working over time.
Fact: Asthma drugs remain an effective
treatment if used regularly and as
directed.
Myth: People with asthma
should avoid physical activity.
Fact: The goal for anyone with asthma
should be to lead a normal, healthy life
— which includes regular exercise.
Myth: You can outgrow
asthma.
Fact: Asthma may improve with age, but
it’s a lifelong condition.
Myth: Asthma is all in your
head.
Fact: The disease affects the airways – it’s
not psychological.