ASTHMA DISEASES AND PREVENTION

ASTHMA-SYPTOMS,TYPES AND TREATMENT.
Asthma comes from the Greek word Aazein which means to exhale through an open mouth . People who has chronic condition for a long time or recurrent is said to be asthmatic.
TYPES OF ASTHMA
(1)For some children,onset of asthma may begin during childhood,which is generally caused by genetics reason.(2)Adult onset asthma develops between ages 20 years of age,it often affects women than men.( Non_allergic asthma), that is the exposure to chemicals,plastics,metals,certain medicine or wood dust.(3) Exercise-induced Asthma,After exercise if you feel difficulty in breathing, wheezing then you could be suffering from asthma.(4) Nocturnal Asthma:it occurs during the night around 2and 4 am.
RISK FACTORS
(1) Being a smoker(2) Having blood relatives that is suffering from asthma (3) Exposure to exhaust fumes or types of pollution.(4) Obesity (5) Exposure to occupational triggers such as chemicals used in farming,hairdressing and manufacturing.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF ASTHMA.
(1)Use allergy-proof covers on pillows and mattresses.(2)Do not allow pets in  bedrooms or on furniture.(3) Remove carpets and stuffed toys from bedrooms