Lung Diseases: Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema and Lung Cancer

Featured Article What is Asthma? Inflammation of the Bronchial Tubes Over seventeen million people in America live with a disease of the bronchial tubes called asthma. One out of every three people who have asthma is a child under the age of eighteen. For years, asthma has been associated with environmental pollutants and our current lifestyles. Some studies suggest a high incidence of asthma in first-born children suggesting a decreased immunity to allergens in new mothers. Expert opinions regarding the degree to which asthma is hereditary differ. One fact that all experts agree upon is that the likelihood of becoming asthmatic increases significantly if one or both parents already suffer from the condition. Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes. In an asthma attack, the bronchial tubes become inflamed, reducing the diameter of the bronchial tubes and restricting the amount of air going into and out of the lungs. If left untreated, the bronchial tubes can become further irritated so that normal breathing is restricted. Despite its worrying implications, however, asthma is both controllable and reversible. Read on to learn more about Asthma.			Blogs
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