Bronchial tubes - from "Asthma and Allergy: What you need to know"

Asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing (particularly at night), chest tightness, difficulty in breathing and shortness of breath.

Asthma is a treatable health condition. Although at present there is no cure, with good management, people with asthma can lead normal, active lives.

A more detailed definiton of asthma is available from the Asthma Management Handbook 2006  

Content Updated 15 April, 2009