The Pathophysiology of Asthma
Asthma is one of most common chronic diseases afflicting mankind. It is difficult to cure and usually needs to be managed on a regular basis, with lifestyle changes, regular medication to control it and further treatment to take care of its exacerbations when they happen. Understanding the nature of the disease and how is develops can help in better understanding of the disease, and also help in preventing exacerbations.
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What is Asthma?
Asthma is one of
the most persistent respiratory diseases, characterised by frequent episodes of
cough and breathlessness that may range from mild and tolerable to life
threatening in severity. It cannot usually be cured, yet it is possible to live
a healthy life by effectively managing it with the help of expert advice,
medicines and knowledge.
Knowing about
asthma and its pathophysiology, i.e. how it happens can help patients and their
attendants prevent frequent flaring up of asthma.
