allergy / respiratory

asthma

Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from your lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway, characterized by breathlessness wheezing, chest tightness and cough. A number of other health conditions occur more frequently in those with asthma, including gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinosinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea Psychological disorders are also more common, with anxiety disorders occurring in between 16–52% and mood disorders in 14–41%