ASTHMA

WHAT IT IS

• Condition where your airways narrow and swell
• This causes to produce extra mucus
• No cure
• Can be a major or minor problem

FACTS

TYPES

EXERCISE-INDUCED

OCCUPATIONAL

ALLERGY-INDUCED

SYMPTOMS

• Shortness of breath
• Trouble sleeping
• Wheezing
• Chest pain

CAUSES

• Air pollutants and allergens
• Respiratory infections
• Cold air
• Mediciations
• Strong emotions and stress
• Preservatives

RISK fACTORS

• Blood relative
• Allergic condition
• Being overweight
• Smoking
• Exposed to fumes and pollution

WORK CITED

• www.mayoclinic.org