onchial tubes remain inflamed. In turn, this inflammation makes the lungs more sensitive to triggers and subject to more asthma attacks. A vicious cycle can develop.
Usually symptoms of an asthma attack are started or "triggered" by something that bothers your lungs called "Asthma Triggers." They can range from viruses, such as colds, to allergens in the air such as dust, mold, mildew, cigarette smoke and finally to exercise to name a few. An attack does not happen by itself. There are always some triggers even if a person is not away of them at the time. Something as common as perfume could set an asthma attack off. Aspirin containing products or even a change in the weather will also do the trick. Even emotional stress or excitement can cause an attack. An asthma sufferer really needs to be in tune with their body as well as this disease.
Symptoms of asthma vary from person to person. An asthma attack can cause a variety of symptoms including wheezing, shortness of breath, gasping and pain, or tightness in the chest. Sometimes symptoms appear suddenly. Spasms in the bronchial tubes may lead to sudden difficulty in breathing. Other symptoms may occur regularly.
Asthma often strikes at night. An asthmatic may be awakened because he or she is struggling to breathe. Some people have warning signs of an attack hours or even days before. During this time period he or she may notice an itchy throat o
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