Understanding Asthma and Its Symptoms

Asthma is a condition that affects the breathing airways. It causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe.

False (B)

True (A)

<p>The airways narrow and become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Headache (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inhalers deliver medication directly to the airways, helping to relax the muscles around the airways and reduce inflammation. This allows for easier breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The medication in inhalers helps to relax the muscles around the airways and reduce inflammation, which makes breathing easier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A respiratory condition characterized by recurring breathing difficulties, often triggered by environmental factors.

Affects approximately 8-9% of the global population.

Wheezing.

Nighttime coughing interfering with sleep.

Shortness of breath.

Chest tightness.

Difficulty breathing.

Pollen.

Smoking.

Infections.

Food allergies.

Stress.

Air pollution.

Mould.

Exercise.

Dust mites.

Cold air.

Pets.

Doctors struggled to understand Asthma in the 1800s.

Muscles in the airways contract during an asthma attack, making breathing difficult.