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Firstly, what is asthma? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asthma is a disease of the airways \u2013 which transport air into our lungs. When somebody is experiencing asthma, it may be difficult to breathe in and out. At other times, an asthmatic can have completely normal breathing. Most asthmatics have permanently inflamed airways (if they\u2019re not using preventative medicines) and at certain times, the airways will become tight\/constricted so there is less space to breathe through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Typically asthma changes the airways in three ways \u2013 firstly the thin layer of muscle within the wall of the airway can tighten, and narrow it. Secondly mucus can block the inside\nof the airways and thirdly, the inside walls of the airways can become inflamed and swollen leaving less breathing space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asthma is a long term chronic disease that affects one in ten Australian adults and one in nine to ten Australian children. Currently there is no known cure, however with appropriate treatment and management, most sufferers can live full and active lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes asthma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asthma symptoms can be triggered by different things for different people. There is a well established link between allergies and asthma. Triggers include allergens, indoor and outdoor\npollution, the weather and exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms of an asthma attack can include \u2013 wheezing, shortness of breath, a feeling of tightness in the chest and coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asthma and travel insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having asthma should not stop Australians from having a great holiday, particularly as insure4less specialises in providing affordable travel insurance for travellers with pre-existing medical conditions.

For your own peace of mind, you can relax in the knowledge that you have the protection of one of the world\u2019s largest insurers and medical emergency teams to support you whilst overseas if you suddenly suffer from an asthma related illness. We ask you to declare your asthma when completing your online travel insurance (normally there is no extra to pay) and then when you receive your policy via email it will confirm in writing exactly what your cover is. You can then simply travel and relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few asthma travel tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n