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What causes asthma symptoms?

Most of the symptoms of asthma -- such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing -- are because the airways become narrow and blocked during an asthma episode. There are three things happening:

Inflammation -- The lining of the airways become very inflamed, which means they swell with fluid and cells (in response to an allergic reaction, exercise, or other trigger). Chronic inflammation is now thought to be the major cause of asthma. In fact, the purpose of steroid "control" medication is to keep inflammation as low as possible and prevent attacks.

Airway muscles tighten -- The rings of muscles that wrap the airways constrict tighter and tighter, pinching the airway closed. The drugs used to relax the muscles are called "bronchodilators."

Fluid buildup -- The cells that line the airway produce excess mucus, which builds up inside the airway passage.

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I use the herb guarana to clear my airways because I'm allergic to most meds.

Hope you feel better soon!