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Asthma is a very common condition affecting around 2 cores of the population in India
and around 33 cores in whole world level. The disability and premature death from
asthma is greatest in children from the age group 6-14 and elderly of age72-78 . In
asthma the bronchial tubes narrow and this makes it more difficult to breathe.
Types of asthma
Child asthma asthma occur below 20 years
Adult-onset asthma asthma occur above 20 years
Occupational asthma asthma occurs due to triggers factors in the
work place like dust, pollutants, chemicals, any irritant fumes etc