Asphyxia and Asthma
Asphyxia is a medical condition in which a person is unable to breathe properly due to a lack of oxygen in the body. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including choking, drowning, or suffocation. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, characterized by recurrent episodes of reversible airway obstruction.
Asthma is a condition in which the airways become inflamed, narrowed, and filled with mucus. This results in difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and wheezing.
Asphyxia is not usually caused by asthma, as asthma does not usually cause a complete blockage of the airways. However, severe asthma attacks can cause a temporary decrease in the amount of oxygen in the body, and this can lead to asphyxia. In some cases, asphyxia can be caused by other medical conditions that can lead to a complete blockage of the airways, such as anaphylaxis or a foreign body lodged in the airway.