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18 Facts about Asthma What usually comes into our mind when we hear the disease "asthma" is it's main symptom of difficulty breathing caused by an inflammed narrowed airways. 18 Facts about Asthma @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Asthma is a chronic disease marked by inflammation of the respiratory tract causing constriction and swelling of the airways (bronchial tubes) and overproduction of mucus. 2. Asthma is a non-communicable disease. It does spread from person to person. Although the exact cause of asthma is unknown, factors like genetics plays a role in it's development. 3. Asthma inflicts a staggering number of the population. In America alone, 27 million people suffer from this chronic disease. 4. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. In fact, in America, 1 out of 12 children suffers from it. 5. There is no cure for asthma. It is marked by remissions and exacerbations. 6. Being infected with a viral infection as a child increases an indiv...

Is Warm Steam Safe for Asthmatics? Is Warm Steam Safe for Asthmatics? By: Arlene Gentallan What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic disease that produces swelling and constriction of airway causing difficulty of breathing, usually accompanied by production of thick respiratory secretions and coughing. Severity varies among people. In between asthma attacks, there is a period of remission. Individuals afflicted with asthma understand the anxiety and fear of having an asthma attack because aside from the breathing difficulty and other symptoms it brings, if left untreated, an asthma attack is life-threatening. Warm steam for Asthma Inhaling warm steam when you are having an asthma attack does a number of advantages to open up the constricted airway: Warm steam eases difficulty of breathing in asthma by reducing inflammation of the airway. The humidity of steam moistens the airway to help loosen sticky secretions, making it easier to expel by coughing. Alleviates clogged nose Lessens the pain ...