While asthma is a well recognized condition, there is not one universal agreed upon definition. It is defined by the Global Initiative for Asthma as "a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role. The chronic inflammation is associated with airway hyper-responsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing particularly at night or in the early morning. These episodes are usually associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction within the lung that is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatment". COUNT 5
QSN1 Is there a universal definition of astham? ANS1 there is not one universal agreed upon definition QSN2 What main components play a role in asthma? ANS2 many cells and cellular elements play a role QSN3 What is the inflamation a result of? ANS3 airway hyper-responsiveness QSN4 What does hyper-responsiveness of the airways cause? ANS4 episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing QSN5 What are two ways to reverse an asthma attack? ANS5 spontaneously or with treatment