Q: What is asthma?
A: Asthma is a chronic disease in which the bronchial airways of the lungs become
inflamed. Asthmatics have super sensitive airways which will react to a variety
of triggers.

Q: Can asthma be cured?
A: At this time there is no known cure for asthma and therefore it will always be with you.
This why it is important for you to have an asthma management plan ready.

Q: Who gets asthma?
A: Anyone can have asthma, however, African-Americans and Hispanics are more
susceptible.

Q: Is asthma genetic?
A: It is thought that asthma does have a genetic component.

Q: What are the symptoms of asthma?
A: Coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness, sometimes fatigue are all symptoms
of asthma. The severity of these symptoms vary from person to person.

Q: How is asthma diagnosed?
A: Asthma is diagnosed from your symptoms, medical history, physical exam, as well as
various test such as spirometery to measure your lung function.