WHAT IS ASTHMA?
It is a chronic airway disease characterized by airway obstruction and difficulty in breathing
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA:
Wheezing/whistling sound while breathing
Difficulty in breathing
Fast breathing and shortness of breath
Cough: Occurs at night/during exercise
Chest congestion/pressure
Early awakening
MANAGING MY ASTHMA
Anyone with Asthma should aim to:
Eliminate asthma triggers
Reduce frequency of attacks
Manage symptoms
Understanding Asthma Stages:
Stage | WEEKLY ATTACKS | NIGHT AWAKENING |
Mild Intermittent/ Stage 1 | Less than twice a week | less than 3 in a month |
Moderate Intermittent /Stage 2 | More than twice but not daily | 3-4 times in a month but not every week |
Moderate persistent /Stage 3 | Daily symptoms | More than once every week |
Severe persistent /Stage 4 | Daily symptoms more than once a day | Every night |