Side Effects Of Suffering From Asthma

Permanent Airway Remodeling

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Permanent airway remodeling is one of the detrimental side effects of having asthma for many years. Numerous changes occur in the human body's airways due to respiratory distress. Some of these changes include alterations of the epithelial lining, enlargement of the glands near the airways, a smoother muscle mass and thickening of the bronchi. In addition, the airways of the affected individual can become narrower with chronic inflammation and excess amounts of mucus. As a side effect of having asthma, the lungs are damaged permanently, making patients more susceptible to other respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia or bronchitis.

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