Asthma
• Asthma is a common respiratory disease that occurs from constriction and inflammation of the airways.
• Asthma symptoms can include:
· feeling short of breath
· wheezing
· coughing
· lung congestion
· chest tightness.
• Asthma exacerbation can occur from:
· a respiratory track illness
· allergens
· cold air
· exercise
· heart burn (acid reflux)
· smoke fumes
· emotional stress
• What you should know:
· Asthma is common and with proper treatment, symptoms can be well controlled
· Untreated asthma can be potentially fatal.
· Therefore you should always be evaluated by your doctor if you have asthma.
Posted on February 16, 2009
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