Asthma is due to constriction and inflammation of the small airways. In asthma there is a special type of inflammation which narrows the small airways and makes them 'twitchy' and very sensitive to any environmental changes. The airways also become blocked with sticky mucus.During an asthma attack breathing becomes harder, even at rest. There may be a cough or wheezing.n asthma there is a special type of inflammation which narrows the small airways and makes them 'twitchy' and very sensitive to any environmental changes. The airways also become blocked with sticky mucus. During an asthma attack breathing becomes harder, even at rest. There may be a cough or wheezing.
Top 10 Reasons Why Teens Use Drugs. on August 23, 2011 @ 11:21 in Teen Drug Abuse. Teenage drug addiction is something that parents never fully understand. They often wonder how it started and try to place the blame on peers. Although peers can be a big influence, many teens abuse drugs for other reasons. Sunhawk Recovery Center has compiled a list of top 10 reasons why teens turn to drugs: 1. Stress from school 2. To gain acceptance from others 3. To increase self-esteem 4. Curiosity 5. Self-medication for an undiagnosed mental illness 6. Boredom 7. Parental influence from drug abusing parents 8. Easy access 9. To get attention 10. Genetic addiction
Prescription drug misuse has become a large public health problem, because misuse can lead to addiction, and even overdose deaths. For teens, it is a growing problem: After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly misused substances by Americans age 14 and older. Teens misuse prescription drugs for a number of reasons, such as to get high, to stop pain, or because they think it will help them with school work.