Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects 339 million people globally. It causes airways in the lungs to become inflamed and narrow, and produce excess mucus, leading to breathing difficulties, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing
World Asthma Day 2022: Know symptoms and factors that trigger the disease and remain healthy - Asthma is an inflammatory disease that affects airways of lungs. Patient experiences symptoms like cough, breathing issues, wheezing, chest tightness.
Can you manage your asthma with rehab? Know here
Can you manage your asthma with rehab? Know here
Extensive data in research has shown that pulmonary diseases typically result in dyspnea or shortness of breath with exertion. (Photo: Reuters)
Updated: May 28, 2021, 06:52 PM IST
Asthma is a very common respiratory condition affecting the person’s airways leading them to get inflamed and narrow. The swelling within the airways further obstructs the airflow leading to recurrent breathing difficulties. However recent advances in pharmacological therapy & respiratory rehabilitation have resulted in a high level of control over this disease. The majority of asthmatics are now able to lead a standard good quality of life.