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Asthma

Asthma. Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic. What is Asthma?. Asthma was first recognized in ancient Egypt.

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Asthma

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  1. Asthma

  2. Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. • People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic. What is Asthma?

  3. Asthma was first recognized in ancient Egypt. • In 1873, the first paper was published in explaining this disease. • Pilocarpin was used on 1880 as a medical treatment for asthma. • In 1905, Epinephrine was the first treatment used to control asthma. History of Asthma

  4. Tobacco Smoke • Air polluted Atmosphere • Allergy • Stress • Obesity • Genes • Atopy • Airway Hyperactivity What Cause Asthma?

  5. The most common symptom is wheezing. It makes whistling sound while breathing. • Shortness of breath • Chest tightness or pain • Chronic coughing • Trouble sleeping due to coughing or wheezing Asthma Symptoms

  6. Asthma Symptoms

  7. At night or early morning • During or after exercise • During certain seasons • After laughing or crying • When exposed to common asthma triggers When Asthma Symptoms Occur?

  8. Child-onset Asthma • Adult-onset Asthma • Exercise-induced Asthma • Cough-induced Asthma • Occupational Asthma • Nocturnal Asthma • Steroid Resistant Asthma Types of Asthma

  9. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled with good treatment. • Some treatment which controls asthma are: • Continuous Checkup • Daily medications • Quick relief medicines • Inhaler • Vitamin D Treatment

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