Asthma – What is it, Causes and Symptoms!
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What it is: It is a disease that affects the airways that carry air to and from your lungs . People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to have asthma. The inner walls of an asthmatic’s airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritation and increases your susceptibility to an allergic reaction.
As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower, less air can pass through them, both into the lungs and into the lungs . Symptoms of narrowing include wheezing (wheezing while breathing), tightness in the chest, breathing problems, and coughing. Asthmatics usually experience these symptoms more often at night and in the early morning.
Causes: The causes are not fully understood, although people with asthma often have a family history of asthma , eczema, and hay fever .
Research has shown that exposure to tobacco smoke (especially as a baby or young child), obesity and some chemicals in the workplace can increase the risk of developing asthma . Researchers are still trying to find out more about what causes Asthma and how we can prevent it.
Symptoms: A person’s symptoms can vary over time – sometimes they will have no symptoms, especially when their asthma is well controlled. Symptoms usually vary from person to person, but the most common are:
- shortness of breathe.
- Wheezing.
- Tight feeling in the chest.
- Continuing to cough .
Symptoms usually occur at night, early in the morning, or during, just after activity. They are caused by the narrowing of the airways. If your asthma is well controlled, you should only have occasional asthma symptoms . If you regularly experience symptoms, you should see your doctor and visit the Asthma Control section . If you are not sure if you have Asthma , you should consult your doctor. So, check out The Asthma Recipe now:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme sprigs.
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger .
- ½ liter of water.
- 2 tablespoons of honey .
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Preparation: In a pan, boil the thyme, ginger and water. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain, sweeten with honey . Drink 2 cups (tea) a day.