Saturday, October 25, 2008

What is Asthma

Asthma: Asthma is a chronic lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring acute episodes (attacks) of breathing problems such as ... more about Asthma.
Asthma: Repeated attacks of breathing difficulty. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Asthma is available below.

Symptoms of an asthma attack:
-Coughing
-Wheezing
-Shortness of breath
-Chest tightness
-Rapid breathing
-Shallow breathing
-Itchy throat
-Sore throat
-Drop in peak flow rate
-Rapid pulse
-Difficulty speaking
-Cyanosis
-Breathing difficulty
-Shortness of breath after exertion
-Persistent cough
-Cough worse at night
-Poor stamina

Note that Asthma symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Asthma signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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