What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness in the chest, or coughing. After the age of 15, asthma is more common in girls and women than in boys and men. Women with asthma may have more asthma symptoms during certain times in the menstrual cycle. Asthma can also cause problems during pregnancy. You can help stop or prevent asthma attacks with…
