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Asthma
Asthma
(from the Greek ἅσθμα,
ásthma
, "panting") is a common
chronic
inflammatory
disease
of the
airways
characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible
airflow obstruction
and
bronchospasm
. Common symptoms include
wheezing
,
coughing
, chest tightness, and
shortness of breath
.
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