What is Asthma? Information on Asthma Causes, Asthma Symptoms, Diagnosis, Asthma Treatment, Asthma Remedies, and Asthama News

Asthma is, unfortunately, a chronic lung disease. However, the good news is -Asthma can be managed, and controlled rather well.

If you have asthma, it is important to take it seriously, to take your asthma medications regularly and to seek immediate medical help if your asthma symptoms do not improve.

Common Asthma Symptoms include:

• Significant amount of cough during/after exercise.
• Shortness of breath.
• Wheezing sound when breathing.
• Tightness in chest.

Please note that the above list includes only the most common asthama symptoms. It is not uncommon, however, for some individuals suffering from Asthma to have only one or a few of the symptoms. One may have one or more of these symptoms or even symptoms that are different than those listed above.

Usually, Asthma attacks are onset by a set of asthama triggers.

Common Asthma Triggers include:

• Viruses (such as the common cold virii)
• Allergies,
• Particulate pollution in the air
• Mold
• Pet/Animal Odors
• Dust
• Mites
• Feathers
• Cigarette Smoking (including secondhand smoke)

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Please note: This document is currently being updated.

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