What is asthma?Define or derive
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Answer :-
In general terms, "Asthma" can be defined as a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and become narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing.
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☆ Asthma is caused mainly due to inflammation in the airways of the lungs.
☆ When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swells.
☆ The swelling of the air passages results in the reduction of the amount of air that can pass by.
☆ In sensitive people, asthma can be triggered by be breathing in allergenic substances.
☆ Common asthma allergens include the following substances :-
- Animals (Pet hair or dander)
- Changes in weather (most often in cold weather)
- Dust and Smoke
- Chemicals in the air
- Chemicals in food
- Hardcore workout
- Emotional stress
☆ "Asthma" attacks can last for minutes to days.
☆ "Asthma" attacks can prove to be highly dangerous and even fatal, if the flow of air is severely restricted.