Question

Many persons like to use asthma as an excuse for not being able to do well in sports. Try telling them about Down Fraser, who was the first women to break 60 sec in 100 m freestyle swimming. The first women to win four Olympic gold medals and the first swimmer to win the same event in three consecutive Olympics was asthmatic.
On the basis of the above passage, answer the following question.
i) What do you mean by asthma?

Answer 1

Asthma is a chronic lung disorder. In this, the bronchi of the lungs become inflamed. The airways of the lungs are swollen and produce thick mucus. The symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, difficulty breathing.