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Asthma is a tightening of the airways of the lungs that results from either undue inflammation of the lining of the airways to specific triggering factors?
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the tightening of the chest and possibly pain while breathing in is one symptom on Asthma and if you havent been diagnosed by a doctor you should do so, so you can get an inhaler to ease the pain and releave any breathing difficulties you may have.
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Does Asthma is a tightening of the airways of the lungs that results from either undue inflammation of the lining of the airways to specific triggering factors?
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What is is Asthama?
Asthma is a type of chronic lung diseases which affects on a person breathing pattern. The symptoms are constriction, tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and inflammation, soreness, swelling and irritation of the airways in the lungs. It usually occurs to all age group of people but it most often starts during childhood.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the airways?
Alveolitis is inflammation of the alveoli.
What causes inflammation constricted airways hoarseness and swollen glands in the throat?
can inflammation of the throat give cancer after a while, and what can i do to decrease inflammation of the throat
Which conditioning is a permanent inflammation of their airways accompanied by excess mucus production?
Chronic bronchitis
Which condition is a permanent inflammation of the airways accompanied by excess mucus production?
Chronic bronchitis
What is a chronic diseace that is an inflammatory disorder of the bronchial airways characterized by tightening inhalations and extra mucous secretions?
Asthma
What is the medical term meaning chronic inflammation of the lungs causing airways to become narrow?
Pneumonitis
Are there any over the counter drugs with anticholinergic?
Anticholinergic medicines are used to prevent the muscles around the small and large airways from tightening causing the airways to narrow, making it difficult to breath. These medicines are used for treating COPD.
How does diet affect respiratory system?
Multiple ways. The most obvious is that certain foods - primarily vegetables, fruits and certain herbs - reduce inflammation in the airways and lungs. Other foods increase inflammation.
What typical signs does asthma have?
The asthma sufferer will have shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. This is caused by bronchospasm or muscle tightening around the airways where the lining becomes inflamed.
What is chronic bronchitis?
Defined clinically as a daily cough with production of sputum for 3 months, two years in a row. In chronic bronchitis, there is inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways that lead to narrowing and obstruction of the airways. The inflammation stimulates production of mucous (sputum), which can cause further obstruction of the airways. Obstruction of the airways, especially with mucus, increases the likelihood of bacterial lung infections.
