It is underdiagnosed and undertreated. Personal, social, and economic burdens of asthma can be minimized. Patient education increases the likelihood of lifelong success. You can make a difference. Asthma causes recurring episodes of coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficult breathing.
Asthma attacks can be life threatening.
They can be prevented. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Asthma attacks are episodic, but airway inflammation is chronically present. Asthma is a chronic disorder requiring long-term management. For many patients, this means taking preventive medication every day.