Question

What is an asthma attack? How is it triggered and how can it be managed?

Answer 1

Asthma attack:

1. Asthma is a kind of allergy characterised by spasms of the muscles of the bronchioles.
2. It is generally caused by the hypersensitivity of bronchioles to the foreign substances present in the air.
3. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing mainly during expiration.

Treatment:

1. Avoiding exposure to foreign substances or allergens is the best preventive measure for asthma.