Asthma comes from an ancient Greek word meaning panting or short-drawn breath. Essentially it is a chronic inflammation of the airways in the lungs that result in obstruction of air flow. Asthma usually begins in childhood, although onset in adulthood is not uncommon.
Asthma is a long-lasting inflammatory lung disease, characterized by: Constriction of the airways in the lungs -Swelling of the lining of the bronchial tubes in the lungs -Secretion of excessive amounts of thick mucus This can cause minor wheezing to severe difficulty in breathing. In some cases, the breathing may be so labored that an asthma attack becomes life-threatening.
Asthma is commonly divided into a number of different types: allergic, non-allergic/intrinsic, exercise-induced, nocturnal, occupational and steroid-resistant asthma.
Asthma is probably due to a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The following are common things that trigger asthma symptoms:
Avoid dusting or using fans in closed and dusty places. Mopping could be used for cleaning. Exposure to dust mites can be removed by encasing mattresses and pillows in allergen-impermeable covers, removing carpets from bedrooms, and by vacuuming regularly Do not use a vaporizer or humidifier unless it is thoroughly cleaned.
