WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ASTHMA
At Vital Advanced Medical Center, our Primary Care Doctor in Tampa has seen patients present with Asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways in the lungs, causing them to become inflamed and narrowed. This leads to difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma can vary in severity and may be triggered by a variety of factors such as allergens, respiratory infections, air pollution, exercise, or stress. When a person has Asthma, the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and swollen. This inflammation makes the airways sensitive to various triggers. The muscles around the airways tighten, further narrowing the air passages and making it harder to breathe. This is known as Bronchoconstriction. The airways may produce extra mucus, which can block the airflow and make breathing even more difficult. There are several symptoms of Asthma such as: · Wheezing: A ...