And Slate explained how even after just 24 hours of no sleep, detrimental changes in the body are already starting to occur -- like rising levels of stress hormone, which bumps up blood pressure levels.
Asthma is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs (bronchioles). Asthma is caused by chronic (ongoing, long-term) inflammation of these passages. This makes the breathing passages, or airways, of the person with asthma highly sensitive to various triggers..
Asthma Triggers. Acute asthma exacerbation is often caused by a particular trigger. Common triggers include allergens, exercise and poor air quality. Respiratory viruses, especially rhinovirus, cause the majority of asthma exacerbations in both children and adults. Changes in weather such as extreme heat or cold may also cause spasm of the airways.