Asthma What to Know

Posted by Matthew | Breathing Related Issues | Thursday 2 July 2009 3:55 pm

Asthma is a medical condition that affects the tubs that carry oxygen in to your lungs.
Scientists aren’t sure what really causes asthma but they expect that it will be linked genetically and also be triggered by environmental factors.

People in their teenage years that are overweight are at a higher risk of getting asthma although you don’t have to be overweight or have any medical problems to have asthma.

During an asthma attack the airways contract and become smaller which makes breathing more difficult , an attack can be trigger my numerous things such as allergy’s to dust and pollen, certain foods and smoke.

You can look out for the following signs, which might give you an indication that someone is having an asthma attack, Coughing, Shortness of Breath, Chest Pains and wheezing.

Not every Asthma sufferer will experience all of these symptoms but most people with it will during or before a asthma attack. 

If Asthma is left untreated irritation can last for hours and even days in extreme cases. People with asthma usually feel fine and show no signs of this common breathing problem although some do feel short of breath a majority of the time.

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2 Comments »

  1. Comment by acnetreatmentgal — September 8, 2009 @ 1:08 pm

    i have a mild Asthma which comes and go. my doctor just prescribes me with Corticosteroids to alleviate the symptoms of Asthma. i am still looking for a natural and alternative way to control asthma.

  2. Comment by Damien Byerley — April 28, 2010 @ 6:21 pm

    i have been suffering from Asthma ever since i was little kid. i can only manage it by taking medicines and some food supplements. `

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