Respiratory disorders: Asthma
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These changes result in a constricted airway, which causes breathing problems and can even be fatal.
Respiratory Disorders: Asthma
When an asthma attack occurs, the patient experiences inflammation and excessive mucous production in the airways, combined with muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes.
-Allergies to inhaled substances (such as dust or animal dander)-Respiratory infections-Breathing cold air
Asthma attacks can be triggered by:-Exercise-Tobacco smoke-Noxious fumes-Drug allergies
Asthma treatments include:Inhaled steriods (to prevent inflammation)Inhaled bronchodilators (to open airways during an asthma attack)Controller drugs
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