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Asthma

Asthma is a long-term disease that affects the lungs. It causes your airways to narrow and swell. This makes it difficult to breathe, and causes wheezing, coughing, and chest tightening. If these symptoms worsen, it’s called an asthma attack.

There’s no cure for asthma but its symptoms can be managed and controlled with care.

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Causes

The cause of asthma is not clear, however, we do know that the environment and genetics play a role.

Usually, exposure to certain substances and irritants can trigger an asthma attack. Different types of asthma can be triggered by different triggers including:

Allergic Asthma

  • Pets
  • Dust mites
  • Pollen
  • Mold
  • Cockroach and mice waste

Non-Allergic Asthma

  • Cold air
  • Certain medicines
  • Colds and flu
  • Air pollution
  • Tobacco smoke
  • Household chemicals

Occupational Asthma

  • Chemicals
  • Industrial dust

Exercised-induced Asthma

  • Physical exercise

Who Is at Risk?

Asthma impacts people of different ages but often starts during childhood. Factors that can contribute to an increased asthma risk include:

Causes

The cause of asthma is not clear, however, we do know that the environment and genetics play a role.

Usually, exposure to certain substances and irritants can trigger an asthma attack. Different types of asthma can be triggered by different triggers including:

You need to see a doctor to rule out anything severe. Book an appointment with MedTell today and get 24/7 medical services from professional doctors.