Asthma

W hat is the asthm a?

Affecting the
airways that carry
air to and from
your lungs.

The inside walls of

an asthmatic's
airways are
swollen or
inflamed.

As inflammation
causes the airways
to become
narrower, less air
W hat A re the Signs and
Sym ptom s of A sthm a?
W hat C auses A sthm a
Sym ptom s To O ccur?
 M edications

Long-term control
Quick-relief
medicines
medicines

Help reduce airway Used to treat acute

inflammation and prevent symptoms
asthma symptoms

Inhaled short-
Inhaled
acting beta2-
corticosteroids
agonists
H om e rem edies for asthm a
Ginger

Mustard
oil

Coffee