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Asthma By: Graden Bessey Explanation Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness....

Asthma By: Graden Bessey Explanation Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Causes Airborne allergens, like as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste. Respiratory infections, like the common cold. Physical activity. Cold air. Air pollutants and irritant’s, such as smoke. Symptoms Shortness of breath. Chest tightness or pain. Wheezing when exhaling, witch is a common sign of asthma in children. Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. Coughing or wheezing attacks that get worse by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu. Prognosis If you have asthma, you can still live a very productive life and participate in sports and other activities. Treatments There's currently no cure for asthma, but treatment can help control the symptoms so you're able to live a normal life. Inhalers, which are devices that let you breathe in medicine, are the main treatment. Tablets and other treatments may also be needed if your asthma is severe. Lung Saskatchewan's online communities are a platform for people living with lung disease. Support groups Possible disabilities Disabling symptom include, Coughing. Difficulty breathing which makes it hard to catch your breath; it may feel like you are running out of air to breathe. And Wheezing. sources World Health Organization W.H.O National Institutes of health Mayoclinic.org