Asthm A Chronic Reactive Airway Disease
DEFINITION
Asthma is a chronic reactive airway disease characterized by reversible inflammation and constriction of bronchial smooth muscles, excessive secretion of mucus, and edema. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. There are many factors that airways react to which can precipitate asthma including, allergens, physical and emotional stress, cold weather, exercise, chemicals, medications, and infections. There is no cure for asthma but it can be controlled with effective treatment and management.
Asthma is a chronic reactive airway disease characterized by reversible inflammation and constriction of bronchial smooth muscles, excessive secretion of mucus, and edema. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. There are many factors that airways react to which can precipitate asthma including, allergens, physical and emotional stress, cold weather, exercise, chemicals, medications, and infections. There is no cure for asthma but it can be controlled with effective treatment and management.