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Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

Asthma Attacks, Yet Again.

Asthma is one of those common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes airway hyperresponsiveness, mucosal edema, and mucus production. This hyperresponsiveness and inflammation ultimately leads to recurrent episodes of asthma symptoms which are cough, chest tightness, wheezing, and difficulty of breathing (dyspnea). Asthma is different from other obstructive pulmonary diseases in that it is largely reversible. This can be reversible either spontaneously or with treatment. People suffering from asthma may have asthma symptom-free episodes alternating with acute exacerbations, which can be very dangerous too. Acute exacerbations can last from minutes to days. Continue reading

Top 8 Basic Procedures That You Learn in 1st Aid Training

 

Whether you are inside or outside of your home, you can never tell when a real emergency could occur. It would really be a very big deal if you are knowledgeable of the proper considerations that you have to take during such situations. With this, you should be well-versed with first aid procedures.

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