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.
Common reasons teens abuse drugs include: 1  Curiosity. 2  Peer pressure. 3  Stress. 4  Emotional struggles. 5  A desire to escape.
Teens that use drugs are also more likely to have unprotected sex and have sex with a stranger. This leads to higher risks of STDs, teen pregnancy and sexual assault. * Learning problems. Drug abuse damages short-term and long-term memory and can lead to problems with learning and memory later in life.