 People with asthma struggle with a situation when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus.  Coughing- usually at night  Wheezing  Shortness of breath  Chest tightness, pain, or pressure

 The exact cause of Asthma is not known, but there are theories  Inherited tendency to develop allergies (atopy)  Certain respiratory infections during childhood  Contact with airborne allergies  Inflamed bronchial tube

 Can be divided in to two category- Long term and short term  Long-Term Control: Medications are taken daily to maintain equilibrium  Short-Term Control: Medications are taken to achieve quick prompt reverse of an asthma  Medications are usually injected orally or by inhalation

 You cant really prevent Asthma for it is passed through genes. Meet healthy parent  Take medications such as Chrolom and Nalcrom

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