Q. What does asthma do to the lungs?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways, making them narrow and inflamed. This narrowing of the airways reduces the amount of oxygen that can get to other parts of the body, resulting in symptoms such as breathlessness and coughing.
The inflammation in asthma-affected lungs causes further narrowing by swelling shut which leads to an increase in bronchial secretions (mucus). The mucus becomes thicker and harder to remove through coughing or sneezing. This process can make it difficult for sufficient oxygen to circulate throughout an individual’s body leading to chest tightness, wheezing and even shortness of breath. This situation can be serious if not properly treated over time as it could lead to bronchitis or even pneumonia due to bacterial infections caused by lack of proper ventilation.
Asthma also triggers a release of histamine from cells within the airway walls causing further tightening with each inhalation for those affected with severe cases. Additionally, people with asthma often experience swollen tissue around their vocal cords making their voices raspy or hoarse when this occurs during flares or attacks. In summary, asthma affects breathing by narrowing alveoli pathways; reducing airflow; increasing mucus production; developing inflammation; triggering a release of histamine; damaging vocal cords and limiting overall oxygen uptake in patients’ bodies as they become more symptomatic over time without proper management/treatment plans tailored towards improving one's quality-of-life holistically.
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