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Created in 2000, asthmaparenting.com is one of the most comprehensive sites available to children with asthma and the ones who wish to know about asthma.

Things which everyone should know about asthma:

Asthma affects millions of people worldwide. It is one of the diseases where incidences are increasing annually and is one of the most frequent long-term diseases affecting children.

Here are some important facts regarding asthma:

1. Asthma is not a communicable illness. You cannot get infected and get asthma by any asthmatic patient. Asthma is a disease where genetic and ecological factors play a role.
2. Asthma is caused by the chronic inflammation (swelling) of airways of the lungs.
3. Airway inflammation contributes to airway hyper responsiveness, airflow limitation (obstruction), epithelial; damage and long term structural remodeling of the airways causing respiratory issues.
4. Atopy, the genetic predisposition for the development of an IgE-mediated reaction to typical aeroallergens, may be the strongest identifiable predisposing factor for developing asthma.
5. Viral respiratory infections are one of the most critical factors behind asthma symptoms and exacerbation, and may also give rise to the advancement of asthma.
6. The main symptoms of asthma are wheezing, coughing, persistent breathlessness or difficulty breathing. tightness of the chest, and discomfort or pressure on the chest may also be very common.
7. Diagnosis of asthma is done by a detailed health background,a physical examination centering on the upper respiratory system, chest spirometry test. Diagnosis can also be made by a Peak flow meter.
8. Asthma isn't an excuse for not doing exercise. Many great athletes suffer from asthma symptoms and attacks. Proper diagnosis and treatment is necessary in exercise-induced asthma.
9. Two primary types of asthma medicine and treatment are Reliever (utilized to treat symptoms and exacerbations or serious attacks) and Preventer medication.
10. Inhaled route is the most preferred method to provide asthma treatment since it delivers drugs straight to the lung airways. This can make the movement of the drug faster with lower or negligible negative effects.
11. Asthma is one of the most frequent potentially life-threatening conditions complicating pregnancy. Proper diagnosis and symptom control is necessary.
12. Remember that asthma can be a treatable disease and you can live a wholesome and productive existence like anybody else with proper treatment.