Bronchial asthma, also called asthma, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes periodic "attacks" of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Bronchial Asthma Triggers
Bronchial asthma triggers may include:
- Smoking and secondhand smoke
- Infections such as colds, flu, or pneumonia
- Allergens such as food, pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander
- Exercise
- Air pollution and toxins
- Weather, especially extreme changes in temperature
- Drugs such as aspirin, NSAIDs, and beta-blockers
- Food additives
- Emotional stress and anxiety
- Singing, laughing, or crying
- Perfumes and fragrances
- Acid reflux
Signs and Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma
Signs and Symptoms of bronchial asthma may includes:
- Shortness of breath
- Tightness of chest
- Wheezing
- Excessive coughing or a cough that keeps you awake at night
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