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HIGH PREVELANCE OF ASTHMA IN KENYA

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 Have you ever seen someone getting an Asthma Attack and you felt you could lose them in some minutes? Well indeed It is a very Scary experience as it could be a matter of life and Death.  Asthma   is a condition in which a person's windpipe becomes  swollen, produce extra mucus and narrows as a result makes   breathing difficult.  It also triggers coughing, a whistling sound  when you breathe out and shortness of breath. According  to the Kenya Health Demographic Survey , 10% of the    Kenyan population or  4 million people, have Asthma and the cases are still rising spontaneously.   Asthma Occurs effects one differently, some may experience Mild symptoms and other severe symptoms that could lead to Death.  Here are some of the Asmtha attack levels  1)Mild intermittent  Mild symptoms up to two days a week and up to two nights a month 2)Mild persistent Symptoms occur  more than twi...