Asthma

Asthma is a immune system response to stimuli like dust, pollens, dust mites or other allergens. It results in the constraction of the smooth muscles of the airways and makes breathing difficult when asthma strikes.

Asthma is a therefore an overreaction of the immune system of a person who is hypersensitive to allergens and other particle irritants. A strenuous exercise may also trigger asthma.

Asthma is common in all age groups. Children as well as grown ups - all are prone to asthma attacks. Asthma in a way has hereditary roots also. If a sibling, parent or grandparent has asthma, one is more likely to get an asthma attack.

Asthma causes wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person.