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Understanding Asthma
Prevalence
Pathophysiology
Trigger Factors
Prognosis
How to Deal with Asthma
Diagnosis
Management
Prevention
Campaign
References
Home
Understanding Asthma
Prevalence
Pathophysiology
Trigger Factors
Prognosis
How to Deal with Asthma
Diagnosis
Management
Prevention
Campaign
References
Asthma
Pathophysiology of asthma
Pathological action
Inflammation of the lining of the lungs (mucosa)
Muscle constriction along the airways (bronchoconstriction)
Mucus plugging the airways:
Airways become swollen
Breathing becomes difficult
What happens when an airway is inflamed?
symptoms
Major symptoms include:
Coughing
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath