Asthma
Two main problems that occur in asthma
Swelling and mucus in the airways
Squeezing of muscles around the airways
THESE PROBLEMS MAKE BREATHING DIFFICULT
What are the symptoms of asthma?
Shortness of breath
Wheezing- a whistling sound mainly when you breathe out through narrowed airways
Coughing- most often occurs at night or early in the morning
Chest discomfort-feeling of tightness around chest
Not being able to do your activities of daily living
How is asthma diagnosed?
It is important that you consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis
To determine whether you have asthma, your doctor will typically:
What can trigger Asthma?
Asthma Attack!
An "asthma attack" means rapid and severe worsening of your asthma
DANGER SIGNS
of a serious asthma attack
IF YOU THINK YOU ARE HAVING AN ASTHMA ATTACK,
CONTACT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY.
Reference:https://patient.info/chest-lungs/asthma-leaflet
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