Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways in the lungs. The airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. the airways can become inflamed and narrowed at times. This makes it harder for air to flow out of your airways when you breathe out.Symptoms of asthma may include: Chest tightness Coughing, especially at night or early morning Shortness of breath Wheezing, which is a whistling sound when you breathe out .Asthma often happens when the immune system strongly reacts to a substance in the lungs.Asthma triggers Asthma triggers are things that set off or make asthma symptoms worse. Common triggers for asthma include: Indoor allergens, such as dust mites, mold, and pet dander or fur Outdoor allergens, such as pollens and mold Emotional stress, such as intense anger, crying, or laughing Physical activity, although with treatment, you or your child should still be able to be active Infections, such as colds, influenza (flu), or COVID-19 Certain medicines, such as aspirin, which may cause serious breathing problems in people with severe asthma Poor air quality or very cold. Diagnostic test include: Spirometry, Spirometry with bronchodilator tests, bronchoprovocation tests, Peak expiratory flow (PEF) tests. Treatment include: Inhaled short-acting beta2-agonists (SABAs), Oral corticosteroids, Short-acting anticholinergics, Leukotriene modifiers