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2. About Asthma
 Common chronic inflammatory disease of
the airways characterized by variable and
recurring symptoms
 In this airways becomes narrow and swell and
produce extra mucus
 Make breathing difficult and trigger coughing,
wheezing and shortness of breath

3. Causes
 Impaired production
 Increased destruction
 Blood loss
 Fluid overload

4. Environmental Causes
 Allergens
 Air Pollution
 Other environmental chemical
 Smoking during pregnancy and after delivery
 Low air quality
 Indoor allergens
 Dust mites
 Cockroaches
 Animal Dander
 Mold

5. Genetic Causes
 Family history
 If one identical twin is affected, the probability
of the other having the disease is approx 25%

6. Symptoms
 Wheezing
 Shortness of breath
 Chest tightness
 Coughing
 Sputum may be produced from the lung by
coughing
 Worse at night and in the early morning
 Triggers in response to exercise or cold air

7. Medical Conditions
 Triad of atopic eczema, allergic rhinitis and
asthma is called atopy.
 History of Atopic disease is a strongest risk
factor for developing asthma
 A correlation between obesity and the risk of
asthma have increased in recent years

8. Treatment
 Spirometry
 Lifestyle Modification
 Medications
 Fast Acting
 Long Term Control

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