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As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults. The air passages in the lungs become narrow due to inflammation and result in the tightening of the muscles around the small airways. This causes asthma symptoms: cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms are intermittent and are often worse at night or during exercise. Other common ‘triggers’ can make asthma symptoms worse. Triggers vary from person to person but can include viral infections, dust, smoke, fumes, changes in the weather, grass and tree pollen, animal fur and feathers, strong soaps, and perfume.
The Pattern of Asthma Symptoms
Usually, asthma signs and symptoms have a pattern. So, an asthmatic may experience symptoms during a particular time, physical activity, or exposure to certain triggers.
- Symptoms can come and go over time, or within the same day
- They get worse with viral infections, such as a cold
- They get worse particularly at night or morning
- Symptoms are triggered by exercise, allergies, cold air, or strong emotions
Not every person with asthma shows all of these signs and symptoms. It is important to monitor these symptoms so that the doctor can diagnose the condition accurately. Studying the symptoms helps to detect the severity of the condition. The criteria to recognize the severity of asthma can be physical and symptoms’ examination.
Asthma symptoms are caused due to various triggers such as respiratory infections, allergens, chemicals, odours, physical activity, etc. To avoid these triggers and prevent worsening of symptoms, asthmatics must make sure to avoid the triggers altogether. The daily controller medications prescribed by your doctor will help to prevent the patient from frequently experiencing these symptoms.
The Asthma Symptoms
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- Symptoms can come and go over time, or within the same day
- They get worse with viral infections, such as a cold
- They get worse particularly at night or morning
- Symptoms are triggered by exercise, allergies, cold air, or strong emotions
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