asthma

A CHRONIC
DISEASES

WHAT IT IS ?
Asthma

is a common chronic diseases.

Asthma is thought to be caused by a
combination of genetic and environmental
factors.
It is a very common diseases.
Mostly it is due to air pollution
It

is a disease.

Symptoms of Asthma
Asthma

can be characterized by wheezing,

shortness of breathe, chest tightness, and
coughing.

Symptoms

are usually worse at night and in the

early morning or in response to exercise or cold
air.

Prevention
The

evidence for the effectiveness of

measures to prevent the development of
asthma is weak.
Reducing or eliminating compounds
known to sensitive people from the work
place may be effective

How to cure it?

Short-acting beta2-adrenoceptor agonists (SABA), such

as salbutamol are the first line treatment for asthma
symptoms.They are recommended before exercise in
those with exercise induced symptons.
LABA (long acting beta adenocepter ) such as
salmeterol and formoterol can improve asthma control,
at least in adults. In children this benefit is uncertain.
When used without steroids they increase the risk of
severe side-effects.
Mast cell stabilizers (such as cromolyn sodium) are
another non-preferred alternative to asthma.