Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the air passages
of the lungs. It is believed to be triggered by a variety
of factors like dust, pollen etc. These cause the air
passages to swell and narrow, hence making breathing
difficult.
Symptoms:
- Repeated attacks of coughing especially at night or
after exercise
- Wheeziness and breathlessness usually with colds
Causes:
Although the exact cause of asthma is not known, it
seems to be triggered by a number of factors like dust,
pollen, animal fur or cigarette smoke. It is wise to
control these trigger factors to prevent asthma attackes if
you suffer from them.
Prevention:
It has been found that smoking during pregnancy
increases the risk of asthma in your baby. You can help
your baby by giving him nine smoke free months.
Breastfeeding for as long as possible is also known to
protect against asthma.
