There has been the steep rise in the number of Asthma patients which is most common in children and makes it a matter to be pondered upon and taken care of. There is no cure to this disease but proper care and treatment an asthmatic patient can lead a normal life.

Asthma is nothing but a respiratory tract ailment but to diagnose it is not an easy task as the condition is similar to chronic allergies, emphysema and some other uncommon heart conditions. In this respiratory tract ailment the bronchial passageway in the lungs becomes inflamed, this results in tightening of the bronchial muscles forcing the fluid to enter into air passageway. This makes the patient feel uneasy and difficulty in breathing.

Asthma is found more in people who have history of Asthma or a genetic factor, coming in contact to smoke and smog everyday, low birth weight, obesity and previous history of respiratory infection. Asthma patients have to follow certain restrictions in their life, they cannot enjoy being outside like getting involved in sports events, have problem with certain smells ans scents and so on.

The symptoms of Asthma can be recognized easily and one should not ignore them. Understanding the signs and symptoms will help you to get medication on time. Asthma can make you feel extremely tired and irritable. There would be chest pain or pressure in the chest followed by panic or anxiety.

Following are the signs of Asthma :

wheezing and breathing difficulties
shortness of breath
shortness of breath triggered by external factors like dust or pet dander
uninterrupted sleep due to bouts of coughing, wheezing and breathing problems
breathing problem after periods of physical activity
breathing problem due to cold air
chest pain, constriction or feeling of tightness

If you find any one in your family showing these positive signs see a doctor immediately. Early detection will help the patient recover fast with the treatment but if ignored Asthma can turn to be life threatening as well.