Before we move onto what to do when caught in the midst of an Asthma attack, let us understand what Asthma is (for the benefit of the ones who don’t know about it but want to help someone under an attack).

Asthma is a breathing disorder, characterized mostly by wheezing. It is an inflammatory illness that lasts forever, but it can be controlled if proper care is taken. It is caused when the human body’s airways start to become sensitive to allergens (allergy inducing substance). The problem in the airways could be caused because of several reasons. Often, the inside layers of the airways begin to swell, get inflamed and the surrounding muscles begin to tighten. More mucus gets produced and mucus plugs are formed. All these factors often make the airways thinner, thereby hindering the process of breathing and showing the very symptoms of asthma. Allergens like pollen, dust, tobacco smoke, etc. cause the airways to expand and contract, ultimately causing wheezing, which is also followed by cough and breathing difficulties.

On the outset, Asthma may appear like yet another low-trouble causing respiratory problems like bronchitis, emphysema, etc. In fact, asthma is often not diagnosed properly and many people don’t know that they even have it. So, it’s always best that you consult a Doctor, in addition to following this informative guide.

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