Asthma: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

What Is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, characterized by increased sensitivity of the bronchial tubes. This sensitivity can lead to symptoms such as wheezing (a whistling sound when exhaling), shortness of breath, and coughing, particularly severe in the mornings. These symptoms occur due to bronchoconstriction, where the airways narrow in response to various triggers. Fortunately,…