About Asthma


About Asthma

What is Asthma?

Asthma is very common among children, teens and adults. It is a disease that causes the airways of the lungs to tighten.

An asthma attack is when your lungs aren’t getting enough air to breathe. Your child might be having an asthma attack if he or she has:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Coughing
  • Chest pain
  • Chest tightness

What are Triggers?


Things that cause asthma attacks are called triggers. Triggers are everywhere.

Indoor Triggers


Any home can be full of triggers like mold, dust mites, secondhand smoke, wood smoke, cockroaches, cats and dogs.  Learn more about indoor triggers.

 

Outdoor Triggers


Other asthma triggers may be air pollution (such as ozone, small particles, and pollen).  
Learn more about outdoor triggers.

Asthma Action Plan


Asthma cannot be cured. But, with the help of a doctor and an asthma action plan, you can make sure your child stays active and healthy.

 

Outdoor air pollution can make asthma worse. When your asthma is under control, you can do more of the things you like to do with fewer interruptions. Help avoid asthma symptoms by visiting EnviroFlash to receive up-to-date air quality information.