Asthma and respiratory illness treatment and diagnosis

Asthma is a long-term condition in which over-sensitive airways become narrow and inflamed, making it difficult to breathe in and out normally.  Its cause isn't completely understood, but asthma is one of a group of allergic conditions, including eczema and hayfever, which often occur together

The bad news is that asthma is on the rise. Ever get that chesty cough that you can’t quite shake off? Or a coughing fit when going warm to cold or vice versa? Do you cough when entering certain places or in a certain room of your home or office? If so, it is very possible that you have asthma.

The good news is that it is a manageable condition and that action can be taken to avoid certain risk factors and asthma triggers that irritate the airways, such as cold air or dust mites.