Asthma affects the lungs by causing inflammation and irritation of the airways, contraction of smooth muscle in bronchioles, and excess mucus production, leading to airway constriction, reduced airflow, and a decreased forced expiratory volume.
A asma afeta os pulmões causando inflamação e irritação das vias aéreas, contração do músculo liso nos bronquíolos e produção excessiva de muco, levando à constrição das vias aéreas, redução do fluxo de ar e diminuição do volume expiratório forçado.
| Front | How does asthma affect the lungs |
|---|---|
| Back | Airways become inflamed and irritated Smooth muscle lining bronchioles contract and a large amount of mucus produced. Constriction of airways. Airflow reduced. Forced expiratory volume reduced. |
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