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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways. When you have asthma, your airways are almost always sensitive and inflamed. |
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The muscles around the walls of your airways tighten and there is a persistent inflammation in the lining of the airway.
Asthma is NOT contagious but can be inherited genetically. Untreated asthma may cause permanent damage to your lungs!
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| Signs and symptoms of asthma |
- Chronic cough, especially at night
- Increased production of phlegm
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Inability to perform your routine physical
activities or exercise
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| You may or may not have all the signs and symptoms of asthma. For some, a cough is the only symptom. Others experience wheezing, chest tightness or difficulty in exercising. These signs and symptoms come and go and are usually triggered by environmental factors. |
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