ASTHMA
Asthma Bronchial asthma (or asthma) is a lung disease. Your airways get narrow and swollen and are blocked by excess mucus. Medications can treat these symptoms. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Care at Cleveland Clinic Asthma Treatment for Adults Find a Doctor and Specialists Asthma Treatment for Children Find a Pediatric Doctor and Specialists Make an Appointment Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Contents Overview Symptoms and Causes Diagnosis and Tests Management and Treatment Prevention Outlook / Prognosis Living With Additional Common Questions Overview Asthma causes bronchospasms, inflammation, thick mucus and constriction in the airways. What is asthma? Asthma, also called bronchial asthma, is a disease that affects your lungs. It’s a chronic (ongoing) condition, meaning it doesn’t go away and nee...