Breathe Right – Mubact

Understanding Asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including a significant population in India. It’s a condition where your airways narrow, swell, and may produce extra mucus, making breathing difficult.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning.

These symptoms are often associated with widespread, but variable, airflow obstruction within the lung that is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatment.

Symptoms & Diagnosis

Asthma symptoms can vary from personaaa to person but commonly include:

Wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing)
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Persistent cough, especially at night or early morning

Early warning signs may include frequent coughing, mild breathlessness during activity, or disturbed sleep. Recognizing these early can help prevent worsening.

How Asthma Affects You

Diagnosis of Asthma

Asthma symptoms are often triggered by environmental factors. In Iraq, common triggers include:

Avoid your triggers

Stay away from smoke, dust, pollen, mold, pet dander, strong smells, and cold air. Check daily air quality before going out.

Take meds daily

Use your controller inhaler every day, even when you feel fine. Keep your rescue inhaler with you always.

Follow your Asthma Action Plan

Work with your doctor to make one. It tells you what to do daily and during an attack.

Keep your home clean

Use allergen-proof covers, wash bedding weekly in hot water, run a HEPA filter, and keep humidity at 30-50%.

Stay healthy

Aim for a healthy weight, eat more fruits & veggies, exercise safely, quit smoking/vaping, and manage stress.

Prevent infections

Wash hands often and ask your doctor about flu and pneumonia vaccines.

Triggers & Prevention