What happens in Asthma? Causes and Treatment of Asthma

[Music] Asthma is a common lung condition that can cause difficulty in breathing. To understand it better, let's see what really happens in asthma. Asthma, what really happens in your lungs. In healthy lungs, the airways are wide open, allowing air to move in and out freely. But in asthma, three key changes happen inside the airways. One, inflammation. The inner lining of the airways becomes swollen and red. Two, muscle tightening. The muscles around the airways squeeze, making the tubes narrower. Three, mucus production. The airways produce excess sticky mucus which clogs the already narrow tubes. These changes make it harder for air to pass through causing the typical asthma symptoms. cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheeze. Because of these airway changes, asthma patients may experience frequent coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, or heaviness, decreased physical activity. These airway changes can be made worse by triggers such as allergies, dust mites, pollen, pets, mold, smoke and strong odors, viral infections, weather changes, physical exercise, strong emotions. There are many myths about asthma. Let's clear a few. Myth: Asthma only happens in adults. Fact: Asthma commonly starts in childhood. Myth: Inhalers are harmful. Fact: Inhalers provide the lowest dose with least side effects to effectively treat asthma. Myth: Inhalers are addictive. Fact: They are the safest and most effective treatment. Myth: Asthma cannot be controlled. Fact: With treatment, most people live normal lives. Myth: Limited physical activity. Fact: With proper management, people with asthma can exercise and live active lifestyles. Myth: Restriction of food. Fact: There are no universal food restrictions. Some may have specific triggers, but a balanced diet is generally helpful. Asthma is diagnosed using history, symptoms, and tests like spyometry, FOT, peak flow measurement, which measure lung function. Allergy tests may also help identify triggers....