Asthma is a distressing condition and can have potentially fatal consequences if the disease is not properly controlled and monitored.

Asthma is a respiratory condition where the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and swollen producing mucus while the muscles around them tighten — causing symptoms of coughing, wheezing and breathlessness.

People suffering from asthma already have sensitive airways. But often, a trigger will cause symptoms to recur. These triggers can be allergies to pollen or animal hair, exercise, sudden temperature changes, some foods and medications, cigarette smoke, dust and stress.
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