Asthma
Have you ever noticed how some people in the locality have breathing problems at Diwali time especially when crackers are being burst nearby? Or say, the ‘puff or asthalin’ a lot of children carry to school? These are children or people who have breathing problems as a result of asthma.… ...Show more
Have you ever noticed how some people in the locality have breathing problems at Diwali time especially when crackers are being burst nearby? Or say, the ‘puff or asthalin’ a lot of children carry to school? These are children or people who have breathing problems as a result of asthma. Around the globe, roughly 2,50,000 die of asthma every year.
Asthma is a condition of the bronchial tubes or the airways to the lungs. The ailment causes inflammation or swelling in the bronchial tubes and can make you breathless. Asthma is pretty common and those with asthma do not ever get fully cured, but the disease can be managed very well now. Extremely emotional events could also lead to asthma attacks.
Types
There are many types of asthma, depending on their onset and severity. Some of them are:
Childhood asthma: This is an intermittent form of asthma and reportedly, more children experience asthma attacks than elders. Second-hand smoke, cigarette exposure could be reasons for developing childhood asthma.
Adult-onset asthma: Asthma can begin at any age. Adult-onset asthma could be a result of other ailments too. For example, obesity is a major risk factor.
Occupational asthma: This is a kind of asthma that occurs as a result of any profession or occupation.
Seasonal asthma: This is one of the most commonly heard-of. For some people, the environment around them and even the climate can trigger asthma. For example, the weather, Diwali time because of the smoke caused by crackers, and so on.
Causes
- Genetics
- Allergies
- Smoking/ exposure to smoking
- Environmental factors like pollution
- Obesity
- Smoking during pregnancy
- Stress
- Menstrual cycle
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
- Chest pain
- Wheezing
- Cough
- Lack of sleep due to breathlessness
