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Common Asthma FAQs

Do you have trouble breathing when you run and participate in sports? Is this breathing more than simple discomfort and involves wheezing and a feeling that a belt is being tightened around your chest? If so, then you may suffer from asthma. Asthma is a chronic condition that results in breathing complications. Asthma is a disease that cripples your lungs by inflaming your airways.

Asthma is a condition that is noticeable by other people through your wheezing and gasping. Therefore, there are many common questions regarding asthma. Following is a list of frequently asked questions. If you are concerned that you might suffer from asthma or if you aren’t sure whether your constant wheezing is simply being out of shape or asthma then read on to find out.

Asthma Question #1: Can you catch asthma like you can catch a cold?

No, asthma has to do with a genetic predisposition. It is not contagious or infectious. The extent and onset of your asthma depends on both genetic triggers as well environmental factors. For example, find out if anyone in your family has dealt with asthma. This may increase your susceptibility to this chronic condition.

Asthma Question #2: What are symptoms of asthma?

Common symptoms include: wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, persistent chest colds, bronchitis and coughs that produce mucus. The severity of symptoms can depend on genetic predispositions, activity level, and your environment.

Asthma Question #3: Do only children suffer from asthma?

No, asthma can affect people of all ages. Some people experience asthma even in infancy while others don’t experience asthma until they are over 40. Asthma can surface at any time. It is a chronic condition that once it surfaces you will have to deal with it the rest of your life. Therefore, it is critical to know how to manage your condition and provide the most comfortable life possible.

Asthma Question #4: What causes asthma?

People are prone to experience asthma based on their genetic makeup and triggers in the environment. Environmental triggers include: dust mites, mold, pollen, animal dander, foods, drugs, stress and activity level. There are triggers that set off one asthma sufferer but may not affect a different asthma suffer. Therefore, you will learn through experience which triggers to avoid or minimize.