Understanding Chronic Respiratory Disease and Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Discover the impact of chronic respiratory disease, focusing on asthma, its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods. Learn about the consequences of asthma on physical, emotional, and daily life aspects. Explore insights from Dr. Amjad Alississ and resources from reputable organizations like NCD Alliance, Lung.org, and AAFA.
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Chronic respiratory disease Done by:Yasmeen , Marah, Talia, Leith, Fares kh
Chronic respiratory disease Breath is important in our life. So why isn t lung health well recognized as a critical health factor?
Asthma One of the diseases that chronic respiratory disease includes is asthma. Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the lungs. It makes it harder for air to flow out of your airways when you breathe out.
How does asthma happen? Asthma happens when an individual is exposed to certain triggers, the immune system reacts by the following: Airway Inflammation Airway Constriction Airway Hyper-responsiveness
Symptoms of asthma Some of the symptoms you might get if you have asthma include continuous episodes of: Coughing Wheezing(a whistling sound during breathing) Shortness of breath Chest tightness
What are the causes of asthma? Air pollution Smoking Allergies Family history Respiratory infections Obesity(being overweight)
How does asthma affect people(consequences of asthma) Asthma affects people in various ways, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The impact of asthma can be physical, emotional, and lifestyle-related. This includes the following: Breathing difficulties. Limitations in physical activities Ruining of sleep Impact on daily life
Ways to prevent asthma Be active Exercise Have a good sleep schedule
Here is a video that explains asthma: https://youtu.be/MFwnTon4oDM?si=3qS-CUp6ezRQQHv6
Citation and recourses used: Dr. Amjad Alississ Otolarygologist/Neuro Otologist https://ncdalliance.org/ https://www.lung.org/ https://aafa.org/
