When raised with the proper training and socialization, the American Pit Bull Terrier makes an excellent companion for children. He is loving and gentle with people and often makes a lousy guard dog because of his tail-wagging eagerness to greet the person at the door.
Asthma. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. The disease manifests as recurrent attacks of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. During an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding the airways contract, limiting the amount of air supply to the lungs. The lack of sufficient air supply results in a choking sensation.
Asthma and Your Lungs. Coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and other symptoms may mean your asthma is not under control. When you have asthma, there is always inflammation in your airways. Left uncontrolled, this inflammation can make your lungs more sensitive to common triggers like dust, pollen, and smoke.When your lungs react to these triggers, muscles around the airways can tighten, which can cause your asthma symptoms to come back. Your asthma may not be under control if:1  you are taking a medicine that helps control asthma and are still coughing, wheezing, or experiencing other asthma symptoms.eft uncontrolled, this inflammation can make your lungs more sensitive to common triggers like dust, pollen, and smoke. When your lungs react to these triggers, muscles around the airways can tighten, which can cause your asthma symptoms to come back. Your asthma may not be under control if: