Asthma

• Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways inflame and constrict.
• Symptoms of asthma include:

  Cough

  Wheezing

  Shortness of breath

  Tightness of breath
• Risk factors of asthma include:

  Asthmatic blood relative

  Other allergies

  Smoke and pollution exposure

  Smoking
• Complications of asthma include:

  Permanent narrowing of bronchial tubes

  Hospitalization

  Side effects of medication

  Sick days
• Intrinsic asthma is non-allergic.
• Extrinsic asthma is allergic.