Asthma

Asthma Information

 

Asthma is a condition in which the airways that carry air in and out of the lungs become inflamed and narrowed, this can cause coughing, wheezing shortness of breath and chest tightness. People who have Asthma often have extra sensitive airways which are irritated by external factors such as pollen or animals.

 

When someone with Asthma has an asthma attack the muscles around the walls of the airways become inflamed and begin to narrow, this results in a reduction of the amount of air which gets through to the lungs.

There are many underlying factors which can trigger an Asthma Attack, Allergies or hay fever, Tobacco smoke and even stress.

 

Asthma and Travel Insurance

 

The cost of medical treatment abroad varies from country to country and can become very expensive depending on what medical treatment you require.

 

If you have Asthma and are planning a holiday you should always declare your Asthma while applying for a Travel Insurance Policy. This will give you peace of mind that any problems related to the condition would be covered such as loss of medication including Inhalers and also any hospital treatment due to an Asthma Attack

 

If you would like a Travel Insurance quote for Asthma click here; Asthma Travel Insurance

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