Asthma is a condition of the respiratory system which affects adults and children alike.
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After the incident, Pearl was taken to a hospital where she was kept in critical care for 10 days. In the next few days, her parents were also told that she would be brain dead soon. However, she eventually passed away. The girl was diagnosed with asthma when she was 6-years-old.
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a condition of the respiratory system which affects adults and children alike. It is characterised by inflammation of the air passages in the lungs that become narrow and tighten around the smaller airways. It is characterised by the following symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest tightness
- Wheezing
- Cough
What is an asthma attack?
An asthma attack refers to sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by tightening of muscles in the airways. During the attack, lining of the airways become inflamed, swollen and might produce more mucus than normal.
What are the symptoms of an asthma attack?
The symptoms of an asthma attack are:
- Rapid breathing
- Non-stop cough
- Chest tightness
- Chest pressure
- Severe wheezing
- Pale, sweaty face
- Difficulty in talking
- Anxiety
- Panic
- Tightening of chest and neck muscles
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