Baby with Asthma
Asthma is the Greek word for panting. A person having an asthma flare-up is literally panting for breath. Asthma is a condition that causes inflammation and obstruction of the airways. The muscles surrounding the air tubes (bronchial tubes) of the lungs go into spasm, the mucous lining swells, and secretions build up, making breathing quite difficult.
Asthma usually occurs in flare-ups or episodes. During a flare-up, the person may make a wheezing or whistling sound while breathing, cough a great deal, or spit up mucus. A chronic dry cough may be the only symptom of mild asthma.
Asthma usually occurs in flare-ups or episodes. During a flare-up, the person may make a wheezing or whistling sound while breathing, cough a great deal, or spit up mucus. A chronic dry cough may be the only symptom of mild asthma.
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