ASTHMA.

 

 

 

Asthma is a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow, and swell and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.

 

Asthma can be minor or it can interfere with daily activities. In some cases, it may lead to a life-threatening attack.

 

Symptoms of asthma include; 

Difficulty in breathing, chest pain, cough, and wheezing.

 

There are 6 types of asthma.

1. Adult-onset asthma
2. Allergic asthma
3. Asthma COPD overlap
4. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB)
5. Non-allergic Asthma
6. Occupational asthma

 

Causes of Asthma

Major causes of asthma are exposure to various irritants and substances that triggers allergies(allergens) that can trigger signs and symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are different from person to person and can include: Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander, or particles of cockroach waste.

 

Asthma can go away, although this happens more often when asthma starts in childhood than when it starts in adulthood.

Asthma can be surprisingly hard to diagnose.

The three main symptoms are wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

 

Treatment of Asthma

There are 2 main types of medications used to treat asthma:

Long term control medications such as inhaled corticosteroids are the most important medications used to keep asthma under control. These preventive medications treat airway inflammation that leads to asthma symptoms.

 

Foods to avoid with asthma

Eggs

Cow’s milk

Peanuts

Soy

Wheat

Fish and other shellfish

Tree nuts

 

What to do if you don’t have an inhaler

1. Sit upright: stop whatever you’re doing and sit upright
2. Take long, deep breaths: this helps to slow down your breathing and prevent hyperventilation.
3. Stay calm
4. Get away from the trigger
5. Take a hot caffeinated beverage
6. Seek emergency medical help.

 

People with asthma should still get regular exercise. And with the right approach, physical activity can benefit your asthma symptoms. Exercise helps by increasing lung capacity and reducing inflammation, which Improves your overall lung health.

Despite these benefits, you should take your medicine as prescribed.

 

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