Question

Asthma is a or an _______?

Answer 1

Lung disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that affect the lungs, including asthma, COPD, infections such as influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis, lung cancer, and a variety of other breathing issues. Respiratory failure can be caused by certain lung diseases.

Complete answer:
A disease which causes inflammation in lungs and is a long term disease is known as asthma. It narrows, causes inflammation in the passage of air and may produce extra mucus. Because of this breathing becomes difficult, a whistling sound is produced during breath and also causes shortness of breath. It is an incurable disease, but its symptoms may be kept under control.
Symptoms of asthma are:
1. Chest tightness and pain,
2. Difficulty in breathing,
3. Difficulty in sleep because of shortness of breath,
4. Coughing attacks which becomes worse in case of cold or flu,
5. Wheezing during exhalation.
Allergens which triggers asthma are:
1. Pollen, dust, pet dander or other air allergens,
2. Physical activity,
3. Cold air,
4. Respiratory infection,
5. Strong emotions and stress.
Ways to prevent asthma are:
1. Monitor your breathing,
2. Identify and treat your asthma attacks early,
3. Get vaccinated for pneumonia and influenza,
4. Take your prescribed medicines,
5. Pay attention to quick relief inhalers.

Hence, Asthma is a chronic (long term) disease.

Note:
Asthma cannot be cured completely but their symptoms can be in control with the help of some medicines. This disease can start at any age but mostly it is seen in older people. It is a chronic (long term) disease which is incurable. Because of this disease the air passage of lungs is swollen which makes it difficult to breathe.