Asthma is a common breathing disorder. It cannot be cured but can be controlled and people with asthma can live normal lives. The air passages to the lungs are inflamed.
Inflamed airways are super sensitive.
The airways can become narrow at times and make it hard to breathe. Not all people with asthma wheeze. For some, coughing may he the only symptom. Coughing often occurs during the night or after exercise. It's important to know that treatment can reverse asthma symptoms.