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A scoliosis curve can be C- or S-shaped. In severe cases, the spine will rotate and twist, causing the ribs to stick out more on one side. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and cause no health problems. In severe cases, the twisting of the spine and ribs reduces space within the chest cavity. This can interfere with breathing and put strain on the heart. Untreated scoliosis can also compress and damage the spinal nerves, leading to paralysis.
A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. Asthma affects the body by limiting the flow of air into the lungs. When certain substances trigger an asthma attack, cholinergic receptors in the airways respond by tightening the muscles.This process is called bronchoconstriction.It triggers a sequence of reactions in the body, which contributes to increased inflammation and mucus secretions. An asthma attack -- or an asthma exacerbation -- can be very frightening. You may cough, have difficulty breathing, or feel a shortness of breath.As you breathe out, you may hear a wheezing or whistling sound which may go away if your airway becomes more constricted.n asthma attack -- or an asthma exacerbation -- can be very frightening. You may cough, have difficulty breathing, or feel a shortness of breath. As you breathe out, you may hear a wheezing or whistling sound which may go away if your airway becomes more constricted.