5 Facts about Asthma
1) Asthma is a lung disease that obstructs the airways.
2) Symptoms of an Asthma attack are coughing, wheezing, tight chest, and breathing problems.
3) Asthma attacks can start by being exposed to an allergen or irritants.
4) The number of Americans affected by Asthma has increased by 33% in the last 10 years. Many Asthma specialist attribute the increase to the rising levels of of environmental pollution.
5) People with Asthma should avoid ice cream and extremely cold drinks. Cold can shock the bronchial tubes into spasms.