Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the airways are inflamed, causing an inability to breathe normally. It is a condition which can be easily misunderstood, despite the extensiveness of the condition. This is probably due to the very common symptoms such as cough, sneezing, wheezing, etc. These symptoms can apply to any disease […]
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Asthma Triggers in Children
Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by the inflammation of the airways to the lungs. The inflammation and narrowing of the airways releases mucus which makes it extremely difficult to breathe normally and is symptomized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The effects of asthma may be of varying degrees. For some people it […]
World Asthma Day
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children. It occurs when small air passages in the lungs easily get inflamed and overreact to allergens and respiratory viral infections. When the muscles in the walls of the small air passages are stimulated by environmental allergens or infections, they release inflammatory agents that result […]
Tips on Asthma – World Asthma Day
Asthma is a challenging condition, especially in children. It can affect all areas of your child’s life. In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling airborne pollen or catching a cold. Childhood asthma can cause bothersome daily symptoms that interfere with school, sports, and sleep. […]
Childhood Asthma – World Asthma Day
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, characterized by recurrent, reversible, airway obstruction. Airway inflammation leads to airway hyperreactivity, which causes the airways to narrow in response to various stimuli, including allergens, exercise, and cold air. Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Asthma accounts for more school […]