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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Asthma Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult. With asthma, there is inflammation of the air passages that results in a temporary narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs Causes Statisti cs Conse quence s Airborne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, mold, cockroaches and dust mitesRespiratory infections, such as the common coldPhysical activity (exercise-induced asthma)Cold airAir pollutants and irritants, such as smokeCertain medications, including beta blockers, aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve)Strong emotions and stressSulfites and preservatives added to some types of foods and beverages, including shrimp, dried fruit, processed potatoes, beer and wine - You must live with your rescue inhaler- take your asthma controller medicine every day- You may develop some degree of anxiety The number of people with asthma continues to grow. One in 12 people (about 25 million, or 8% of the U.S. population) had asthma in 2009, compared with 1 in 14 (about 20 million, or 7%) in 2001 - You may develop stomach trouble- You may develop lung scarring Conclusion: You can't exercise like normal people. You have to take your inhaler every where just in case you get out of breathe. Health is the measure of our bodys efficiency and over-all well-being. Symptoms Asthma may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing. The symptoms may sometimes flare-up.
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