Asthma, asthma, all about asthma. On how to be treated. On what is the symptoms and what is the cause of this. I hope you learn something

1. Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. These airways, or
bronchial tubes, allow air to come in and out of the lungs.
If you have asthma your airways are always inflamed. They become even more swollen
and the muscles around the airways can tighten when something triggers your symptoms.
This makes it difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs, causing symptoms such as
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and/or chest tightness.
For many asthma sufferers, timing of these symptoms is closely related to physical
activity. And, some otherwise healthy people can develop asthma symptoms only when
exercising. This is called e xercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), or exercise-
induced asthma (EIA). Staying active is an important way to stay healthy, so as thma
shouldn't keep you on the sidelines. Your physician can develop a management plan to
keep your symptoms under control before, during and after physical activity.
People with a family history of allergies or asthma are more prone to developing asthma.
Many people with asthma also have alle rgies. This is called allergic asthma.
Occupational asthma is caused by inhaling fumes, gases, dust or other potentially
harmful substances while on the job.
Childhood asthma impacts millions of children and their families. In fact, the majority of
children who develop asthma do so before the age of five.
There is no cure for asthma, but once it is properly diagnosed and a treatment plan is in
place you will be able to manage your condition, and your quality of life will improve.
An alle rgist / immunologist is the best qualified physician in diagnosing and treating
asthma. With the help of your allergist, you can take control of your condition and
participate in normal activities.
Asthma Information

2. If you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or wheezy sound in
your chest when you breathe, you may have asthma—a chronic condition that causes
inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, the passageways that allow air to enter
and leave the lungs.
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Asthma Symptoms
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs.
Symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
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3. Asthma Treatment
Effective treatment of allergic asthma includes identifying and avoiding allergens that trigger
symptoms, using drug therapies and developing an emergency action plan for severe
attacks.
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4. Who has Asthma and Why?
If you frequently experience shortness of breath or you hear a whistling or wheezing sound
in your chest when you breathe, you may have asthma. Asthma symptoms affect an
estimated 26 million Americans.
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5. Occupational Asthma
If you experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath at work, you
may have occupational asthma. People with this condition usually work around chemical
fumes, dust or other irritants in the air.
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6. Exercise Induced Asthma
If you start wheezing or coughing during exercise, or if physical exertion makes it difficult for
you to breathe, you may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB.
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7. Asthma & Other Conditions
Asthma can complicate other medical conditions. Find out how to manage your asthma
during illness or pregnancy.
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8. COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung diseases that cause
breathing problems and airflow obstruction. Included in this group of diseases are refractory
(severe) asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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9. Asthma Screening
No one with asthma or allergies needs to suffer. An allergist — an expert at diagnosing and
treating asthma and allergies — can help you determine if you are at risk for asthma or help
you find the cause of allergy symptoms.
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