INFORMATION ON ASTHMA
Asthma is the most common disease of respiratory system. Asthma can be defined as a inflammation of lungs and bronchial tubes. Asthma can start in any age. Periodic attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath. Chest tightness and coughing are some signs of Asthma.There is various type of asthma.
1 Elergic asthma - Cat hair & saliva, House dust mites, Cat hair & saliva, Cockroach particles, Mold or yeast spores.
2 Non Elergic asthma – Gas, wood, dust, coal ,natural gases, fumes, smog, viral respiratory infection.
3 Mixed Asthma – when a person have both type of asthma ( elergic plus nonelergic asthma)
SYNONYMS OF ASTHMA
Synonyms and related keywords:1. Asthma.
2. Asthmatic.
3. Reactive airway disease.
4. Wheeze.
5. Bronchiolitis.
6. Bronchial asthma.
7. Acute asthma.
8. Bronchial airways.
9. Bronchial airway narrowing.
CAUSES OF ASTHMA
Inflammation of airways is the main cause of Asthma. In this disease of respiratory system lining of air passages swells and the mussels of the bronchial tree become tight, airflow reduction and mucus production is increased. Most people have periodic asthma attacks. In 7-10 % of children and 3-5 % of adults have asthma problem.Some of common causes are:
1. Allergen exposure.
2. Pollens, House dust mites.
3. Molds, Cockroaches.
4. Viral respiratory infections.
5. Common cold.
6. Flu , Tobacco smoke.
7. Certain environmental pollutants.
8. Fumes, Air pollution.
9. Strong odors.
10. Exercise.
SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA
The signs and symptoms are given below-1. Wheezing –usually starts suddenly.
2. Cough.
3. Difficulty in taking breathes.
4. Intercostal retractions.
5. In severe condition, bluish color of lips and face.
6. Rapid pulse.
7. Chest pain.
8. Tightness in the chest.
9. Nasal flaring.
