WHY DOES THE MONSOON AFFECT PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA?
Certain constitutions seem to be affected more by the wet, damp weather than any other season. During the monsoon season the humidity levels in the air are very high and this can cause problems for some people. Also there are a lot of viral infections and everybody seems to have a cold, cough, fever. Therefore people especially asthmatics, who are extra sensitive to the environment around them seem to get affected more during this season. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS OF AN ASTHMA ATTACK? Here are a few of the common signs and symptoms that a person suffering from asthma experiences. 1. Breathlessness is the main symptom. The patient experiences a difficulty in breathing and has to exert in order to breathe. 2. The child usually has a cough, which causes problems. This cough may be dry or with congestion in the chest and comes on very frequently. 3. A wheeze may be heard while breathing. This is because of the narrowing of the bronchial tubes. 4. Thick mucous may be present which mak
