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Asthma is a chronic disease affecting both children and adults. In asthma, the airways gets narrowed due to swelling and mucus collection due to inflammation. Combination of environmental and inherited (genetic) factors play a major role in asthma. The triggering factors vary from person to person and may include exposure to irritants, allergens (like pollens, dust, food etc) or even emotional stress or physical activity may precipitate an attack. Cough, breathlessness, wheezing (whistling sound on breathing) are the main symptoms of asthma.

Childhood allergic colds often establish themselves as asthma in the later years in children with strong family history of asthma or allergy. For some, the asthma is in minor form while in others it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack if left untreated.

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