What is Asthma?

Asthma is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the airways in the lungs. A person suffering from this condition finds it difficult to breathe. The mast cells, eosinophils and T-lymphocytes together with other inflammatory cells cause inflammation of the airways. This causes a person to experience period attacks of wheezing, coughing and even shortness of breath.

What are the different types of asthma?

Asthma is an incurable disease. Thus, a person suffering from this condition needs to incorporate some changes into his/her lifestyle to avoid worsening the condition.