Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response.
    ### Instruction:
    What is (are) Asthma ?
    ### Response:
    Espaol
                
Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning.
    