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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:35 pm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Asthma




Q: What is asthma?



A: Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease caused by oversensitivity of the lungs and airways, which overreact to certain "triggers" by becoming inflamed and clogged, causing recurrent breathing problems, wheezing, and coughing.




Q: Can asthma be cured?



A: There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled with proper treatment. Patients with asthma can take prescribed medications to preven...Read the full article
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