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How does asthma work? - Christopher E. Gaw

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Asthma is a respiratory condition that occurs when the airways go through inflammation and form mucus making it hard to pass air in out the lungs.

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Shortness breath

Chest pain or tightness

Hard time sleeping caused by shortness of breath

Whistling or wheezing signs when exhaling

Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus

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There is no known cause of Asthma. It is said that the environment you live in and your genetics can play a role in whether or not you have asthma.

Triggers:

Airborne substances

Respiratory infections

Physical activity

Cold air

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Communicable or Non- Communicable That is The Question?

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Communicable or Non- Communicable That is The Question?

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Asthma is a non-communicable disease

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Most people use inhalers, or long term medication to treat and reduce the symptoms of asthma.

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Pollution,chemicals, farming pesticides, and other occupational hazards, can lead to Asthma. It is best to avoid those as much as possible.

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Women, are more likely to have asthma then men. Children also seem to be more susceptible to asthma, but of all groups Africans Americans have the highest death rate from asthma.

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Smoking or second hand smoke can lead to Asthma later in life.

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The air in Arizona is said to be so clean and pure that it can cure asthma.

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Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for millions of Americans. There is no cure for asthma, but the good news is it can be managed and treated so you can live a normal, healthy life.

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Being overweight can lead to late term Asthma.

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26% or 1/13 people in America have Asthma.