ASTHMA
Kenedy Kinyua
,WHAT IS ASTHMA?
A lung disorder characterized
by narrowing of the airways, the
tubes which carry air into the
lungs, that are inflamed and
constricted, causing shortness of
breath, wheezing and cough A B
, DIFFERENCE
NORMAL ASTHMATIC
Normal airway Muscles tighten
Muscles are relaxed Airways swell
Normal amount of mucus Mucus clogs the airway
Lungs have difficulty
moving air in and out
Kenedy Kinyua
,WHAT IS ASTHMA?
A lung disorder characterized
by narrowing of the airways, the
tubes which carry air into the
lungs, that are inflamed and
constricted, causing shortness of
breath, wheezing and cough A B
, DIFFERENCE
NORMAL ASTHMATIC
Normal airway Muscles tighten
Muscles are relaxed Airways swell
Normal amount of mucus Mucus clogs the airway
Lungs have difficulty
moving air in and out
