What is Asthma:

Asthma is a condition of chronic disease which hinders the respiratory system, causing difficulty in breathing. This can make breathing difficult, can trigger frequent coughs and wheeze.

The worst part about it is that this condition cannot be cured, but effective measures can lessen the chances of its danger.

Symptoms of Asthma 

Here are some common symptoms of Asthma to keep an eye on.

– Tightness in the chest
– Shortness of breath
– Coughing and wheezing
– Difficulty breathing

Common Misconceptions

Asthma is psychological: Asthma symptoms have been linked to anxiety and depression, but asthma isn’t a psychological condition.

Children Outgrow Asthma : Asthma is a chronic, lifelong condition, and anyone who suffers it may face a flare-up at any time in their life, from childhood to old age. 

Medicines that Treat Asthma Are Habit-Forming –Inhalers and orally administered medications aren’t addictive.

People with asthma shouldn’t exercise: According to a study people with asthma who participated in physical activity during their free time were almost 2.5 times more likely to avoid asthma flareups than those who didn’t exercise.

Asthma can’t be fatal: Fatalities due to asthma are rare, but they do happen.