A lot of teenagers do not understand exactly what asthma is so explain to them in detail. Many do not understand that asthma is not just a sudden wheeze or coughing bout, but is active 24/7. Asthma is caused by the tubes that help you breath becoming swollen and inflamed, therefore causing them to tighten up and leave less room for air to get to the lungs. Asthma is not curable, and scientists are still unsure as to what, exactly, causes this condition. Living with asthma means living with a chronic disease, but it is something that can be controlled. Asthma sufferers don t necessarily have to suffer living with asthma doesn t mean living in pain. Sometimes, it helps people who are living with asthma to talk to other asthma sufferers. All animals with fur also release dander; there s no such thing as an allergy-free cat or dog. Your best bet is to reduce the exposure to pet allergens to aid your asthma: -For cats or dogs: have another household member wash it twice a week. -Remove carpet in the home; dander is more likely to be trapped, even from regular vacuuming within carpet fibers. Smog and atmospheric viruses are produced inside the body and is something you should verify and monitor with your doctor depending on where you live. Other things, less often associated maybe in your own sphere with being inflammatory include dust mites, cockroaches, and animals such as dogs or cats with shedding fur. Daily Life Living with Asthma Daily life living with Asthma can be very difficult if you do not follow the plan that you re medical practice and nurse give you. This can be by your breathing being very laboured; it makes even simple tasks very difficult. And causes the feelings of fighting for breathe. The symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, coughing, a choking feeling, and the inability to breathe, can be managed and treated with the proper asthma medication. Under a doctor s care, many asthma sufferers find that they can manage their asthma without a lot of trouble or complications. The first step to living with asthma is in finding the appropriate asthma medication, and following the doctor s orders in regard to taking that medication.