Asthma is a long term condition of the lungs that is marked with coughing,wheezing,chest tightness and breathlessness.The severity of the illness varies from person from person. Symptoms In the acute condition it is characterised by heavy breathing and difficulty in breathing.In it’s more severe form it is characterised by asthmatic attacks that are followed by nasal congestion and sneezing in the early mornings. Root causes Variety of allergens such as dust, food, smoke could induce an asthmatic attack. Asthma may also also run in families