Name one disease of the respiratory system and explain what happens

Asthma is one disease of the respiratory system. Asthma is a chronic inflamation of the lung airways that causes coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. Symptoms can escalate when a person with asthma is exposed to their triggers, which may include the following:

- tobacco smoke

- air pollution

- factory fumes

- cleaning solvents

- pollens

- foods

- cold air

- exercise

- chemicals

- medications