The term cellulitis is commonly used to indicate a nonnecrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, a process usually related to acute infection that does not involve the fascia or muscles. Cellulitis is characterized by localized pain, swelling, tenderness, erythema, and warmth.
In addition to confirming the previously identified asthma gene located on chromosome 17, researchers found another gene located on chromosome 1q31 was associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma in both children of European and African ancestry.
Asthma Symptoms. and Triggers. Recognize asthma triggers. Inflammation is a major cause of asthma symptoms. Inflammation makes both the large and small airways in the lungs more sensitive to asthma triggers (things in the environment that can make asthma symptoms become worse). Common asthma triggers include: