MONDO_0004979Respiratory disease
asthma
A chronic airway disease with recurrent wheeze, breathlessness and cough.
Overview
Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways become inflamed and narrow, causing wheeze, chest tightness, shortness of breath and cough. Symptoms often vary over time and can be triggered by allergens, exercise, infections or cold air.
It frequently appears alongside other allergic conditions.
Also known as
- 支气管哮喘