2.  People with asthma struggle with a situation when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus.  Coughing- usually at night  Wheezing  Shortness of breath  Chest tightness, pain, or pressure

3.  The exact cause of Asthma is not known, but there are theories  Inherited tendency to develop allergies (atopy)  Certain respiratory infections during childhood  Contact with airborne allergies  Inflamed bronchial tube

4.  Can be divided in to two category- Long term and short term  Long-Term Control: Medications are taken daily to maintain equilibrium  Short-Term Control: Medications are taken to achieve quick prompt reverse of an asthma  Medications are usually injected orally or by inhalation

5.  You cant really prevent Asthma for it is passed through genes. Meet healthy parent  Take medications such as Chrolom and Nalcrom

6.  http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/ asthma-symptoms http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/ asthma-symptoms  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Dise ases/Asthma/Asthma_Causes.html http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Dise ases/Asthma/Asthma_Causes.html  http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/5 4/main.html#PreventionofAsthmaTreatm ent