What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease that affects the airways of the lungs. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. If you have asthma, your airways can become inflamed and temporarily narrow. This makes it harder for air to flow out of your airways when you exhale.
Asthma is a chronic disease affecting 1 in 13 Americans.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 13 people in the US have asthma. It affects people of all ages and often begins in childhood. Certain things such as pollen, exercise, viral infections, and cold air can cause or exacerbate asthma symptoms.These are known as asthma triggers. When the symptoms get worse, it is called an asthma attack.
What are Asthma Symptoms?
Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. In rare cases, asthma attacks may occur, or symptoms may occur only at certain times. During sports – or always have symptoms.
- Shortness of breath chest tightness or pain
- Wheezing when exhaling. This is a common symptom of asthma in children.
- Difficulty sleeping due to shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing
- Coughing and wheezing attacks exacerbated by respiratory viruses such as colds and flu
When to see a doctor for Asthma?
Severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening. Work with your doctor to determine what to do when your signs and symptoms worsen — and when you need emergency treatment. Signs of an asthma emergency include:
- Rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing
- No improvement even after using a quick-relief inhaler
- Shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity
Asthma and Clinical Trials
Onyx Clinical Research is currently looking for patients to engate in clinical trials. If you would like to contact our Michigan or Arizona office then please reach out to us.
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