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Causes

a. Due to allergy to various things,

b. Consumption of drugs and tobacco,

c. Exposure to cold air and mental stress ,

d. Cardiac problems,

e. Cold or frosty environment,

f. Dust, smoke, dirt, etc.

Symptoms

a. Cough, shortness of breathing and difficulty in breathing,

b. Rapid and labored respiration while walking or working,

c. Feeling of tightened chest and rapid heartbeat,

d. Physical weakness.

Preventive Measures

a. Being away from cold environment, cold food and smog,

b. Identifying and avoiding the things that are allergic to the body,

c. Early treatment of common cold (flu), pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.

d. Avoiding consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs,

e. Reducing mental stress and increasing public awareness towards asthma.

f. Stay free from dirt, smoke and dust.

2. Stones

Stones may be formed in various internal organs of our body such as kidneys, gall
bladder, urinary bladder, etc. This is one of the health problems and is known as
stones. The stones are formed by excessive concentration of cholesterol, calcium
and salt in our body.

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