Asthma - What Is Asthma? | NHLBI, NIH Asthma is a chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs Learn about asthma symptoms, attacks, causes, triggers, and treatments
Asthma - Asthma Attack | NHLBI, NIH Asthma attacks or flare-ups, in which symptoms get much worse than usual, can be life-threatening Learn the signs of an asthma attack and when to get medical care
What is Asthma? - NHLBI, NIH • Asthma can be managed Like diabetes and high blood pressure, asthma takes ongoing monitoring and management to keep it under control • Asthma symptoms result from ongoing inflammation (swelling) that makes your airways very sensitive and narrower than normal
Asthma - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH Asthma is a chronic condition that makes it harder to breathe Learn how asthma affects the lungs and about common symptoms with this animated video Asthma can be managed If you have asthma, talk to a healthcare provider about making an asthma action plan Wheezing, which is a whistling sound when you breathe out Coughing, especially at night or early morning Shortness of breath Chest
COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH Causes and Risk Factors of COPD Learn about NHLBI research to help understand why some people get COPD or get more severe COPD than others
Bronchiectasis - What Is Bronchiectasis? | NHLBI, NIH Bronchiectasis occurs when airways that carry air in and out of the lungs are damaged; it often occurs along with other conditions, such as COPD and asthma Bronchiectasis flare-ups can further damage airways There is no cure, but most people can enjoy a good quality of life by learning to manage their condition and lowering their chance of lung infection
Respiratory Failure - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH What causes it? Respiratory failure can be caused by several factors Conditions that make it difficult to breathe in and get air into your lungs: Examples include weakness following a stroke, collapsed airways, and food getting stuck in and blocking your windpipe