‘What is Asthma?’

What is Asthma?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system characterized by hyperreactive airways (ie, increased Bronchoconstrictor response of the bronchial tree).

What is Asthma?

Airways finest casual and reversibly reduced in size by its smooth muscle contraction or widening of its mucosa to become inflamed and produce mucus, usually in response to one or more triggers, and exposure to an inappropriate environment (cold, wet or allergen), exercise or exertion in patients with hyper -reactive, or emotional stress.

In children, the most common triggers are common illnesses like those that cause the common cold.

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