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What is the difference of bronchial asthma with asthma?
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July 12, 2011 3:33AM
Bronchial asthma is a condition where the bronchial tubes are inflamed, causing breathing to be constricted and difficult. Most patients who suffer with bronchial asthma have "symptom free" periods punctuated by attacks, with wheezing and shortness of breath.They are both basically the same.
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Bronchial Asthma-Symptoms of an Asthma Attack?

In the United States, over 22 million Americans, including young
children, suffer from asthma. Also called bronchial asthma, asthma
is an inflammatory lung disease that causes chronic attacks that
restrict airflow. Bronchial asthma is characterized by a tightening
of the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tubes of asthma sufferers are
hyper-responsive, meaning that they are affected by allergens and
environmental factors. It is important to control bronchial asthma
symptoms with the help of a qualified health care professional.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms of bronchial asthma involve chronic asthma attacks
which include, but are not limited to, coughing and wheezing,
shortness of breath and a feeling of tightness in the chest.
Bronchial asthma sufferers experience a number of these symptoms
during an asthma attack. These symptoms are the result of an
inflammation that restricts air flow. Symptoms are most likely to
occur in the late night or early morning hours, when exposed to
allergens or environmental factors, or after exercise or
overexertion. Bronchial asthma sufferers that experience coughs and
wheezing often have trouble sleeping at night.
Hyper-Responsive Airway
Bronchial asthma patients suffer from a hyper-responsive airway.
This includes hyper-responsiveness of the bronchioles. The airway
begins to restrict and spasm when patients are exposed to a number
of environmental factors, such as pollution, cigarette smoke or
dust. In many cases, allergies play a role in triggering asthmatic
symptoms. Bronchial asthma sufferers are also likely to experience
attacks after a cold or respiratory infection, or after exercise,
should they become winded.
Spasms and Inflammation
Bronchial asthma sufferers experience common asthma symptoms,
such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in
the chest when their bronchial tree becomes inflamed. This occurs
due to a bronchospasm, or muscle spasm of the bronchioles, which
tightens the airway, thereby reducing air flow. Bronchial asthma
sufferers also experience an increased production of mucus, which
clogs passages and blocks the airway.
Considerations
In some cases, bronchial asthma is life-threatening. It is
important that asthma sufferers seek immediate medical attention.
Qualified healthcare professionals offer treatment and symptom
management.