There are many types of asthma that you may acquire.
It is a serious medical condition that many people are suffering from right now.
However, the most critical issue is that you may know that you have asthma, but you don't know what classification of asthma you have.
It is very important to determine the asthma classification that you have.
This will be useful for doctor to know the proper treatment for you.
Types of asthma according to cause

1. Allergic.
   Frequent exposure to allergens is the cause of this asthma type.
   Such allergens include pet dander, mold, second hand smoke, dust mites and cockroaches.
   
2. Occupational.
   This respiratory condition is characterized by obstruction, airway irritation as well as inflammation.
   This is caused by exposure to some substances at the workplace.
   
3. Medication induced asthma.
   This condition can also happen when you take your medication from another health problem.
   These medications can cause an allergic reaction that can worsen your asthma.
   
4. Cough variant asthma.
   Cough is a typical symptom from several health conditions.
   There are times that cough is only the symptom of asthma.
   Sometimes this is deceiving since there are several health conditions with the same symptom.
   
5. Nocturnal asthma.
   With this asthma type, the amount air that you breathe is reduced.
   15 percent of air is reduced during bedtime until you wake up in the morning.
   This type prevents the lungs to function properly.
   This results to wheezing, cough and shortness of breath.
   which disturbs your sleep.
   
6. Exercise induced asthma.
   This type occurs from 7% up to 20% of the general population.
   It is greatly characterized by bronchoconstriction as well as asthma symptoms.
   This is developed during work out or exercise.
   

These types of asthma are physically and emotionally disturbing to a person who has it.
However, once you know the classification of asthma you have, you don't have to worry much.
This is since you will have the right treatment for the specific asthma that you have.