Chronic disease of the upper respiratory system, where there is inflammation of the air passages, that narrow the airways which carry oxygen to the lungs
Symptoms
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest lightness or pain
Triggers
Smoking
Sinusitis
Upper respiratory tract infections
Exercise – induced asthma
Weather
Irritants
Treatment
Inhalers – taken through the mouth by breathing in the medication. Some are taken daily and some are taken during an asthma attack
Pills – Another medicine option to help breathe better
Spacer – A small tube in which the inhaler fits in one end at the mouth and another for breathing in the medication better
How to avoid an acute asthma attack
It is important to take the everyday medication on time
Do not excercise too hard
Know your triggers and how to avoid them
Asthma is controllable but also deadly if untreated
