Asthma is a chronic situation that affects the respiratory system. During the course of an asthma attack, airways, which carry oxygen to and out of the lungs, tend to tighten and hence decrease the flow of oxygen coming to the lungs. The airways also become swollen and lined up with mucus. Such symptoms can happen many times a day or week, or a lot less often. The gravity of the attacks also differs.
Various triggers may cause asthma attacks and the breathlessness that accompanies it. Asthma may also cause chest pain and loss of consciousness. It is a very serious disease that can at times prove to be deadly: while 300 million folks suffer from asthma around the world, asthma attacks account for the death of an estimated 250,000 folks on a yearly basis.
People who suffer from asthma also suffer from its side effects in their everyday life. Sleeplessness is a regular experience which may result in fatigue during the daytime, and may have a negative impact on ones personal and professional life. The World Health Organization even acknowledges the fact that “reduced activity levels” along with “school and work absenteeism” are common side...