Common Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Questions and answers Asthma Chronic disorder characterized by swelling, inflammation and constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles. Asthma Symptoms Wheezing, coughing and shortness of
Common Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Questions and answers Asthma Chronic disorder characterized by swelling, inflammation and constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles. Asthma Symptoms Wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms. Asthma Etiology Commonly caused by an allergic reaction to allergens, such as pollen, dust, animal hair, certain foods and a number of other substances. Asthma Treatment Avoidance of allergens. Drugs to prevent or control attacks, such as inhaled steroids, long acting bronchodilators and leukotriene modifier
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