what is asthma to
Asthma is a chronic, or long-term, disease that inflames and narrows the airways of your lungs. Asthma causes a variety of symptoms that can worsen at any time, making breathing difficult. Asthma is a disease that cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Some days you may not have symptoms, but this doesnât mean your asthma has gone away. Asthma doesn't have to slow you down. There are things you can do to control your asthma. Asthma may cause the linings of your airways to get swollen, and the muscles around them can get tight.