Queries Regarding Asthma

Asthma is the disease of the lungs that cause difficulty in breathing and several other symptoms. Some symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath or rapid breathing. Asthma is caused by inflammation of lungs that make the air ways shrink and in a few cases to close completely. The good news is that asthma is a manageable disease and if people have followed the proper information they have nothing to worry.

Asthma can be triggered by allergies to things such as dust, pet animals, pollen etc. People should try to eliminate the attack as finding the cause of the attack is the first step towards controlling this condition. Cold air in winter months should be strictly avoided. People must protect their nose and throat areas in winter months. Excessively dry air; smoke and dust of any kind; pollen in spring and fall season can irritate air ways leading to breathing difficulty. Pets in the house can also cause asthma allergies. Also the flu or cold can trigger an asthma attack.

Asthma can result in respiratory disorders or problems in normal breathing accompanied by pain and discomfort. Loss of consciousness from attacks can often increase the health risks. The two most common treatment options are long term medications and the quick relief medications. Medicine for quick relief can stop an asthma attack in a few minutes. Beta-agonists are largely preferred as they offer a quick remedy but people must carry their medicine all the time to help prevent an attack. Long term medications include inhaled corticosteroids which open the breathing airways and reduce any kind of swelling. These sorts of long term medications can also be in the form of steroid tablets or liquid form. People can also use bronchodilators.

Leukotriene modifiers can also offer a relief for mild asthma. Some physicians also prescribe Antihistamines for the treatment of asthma. In the severe cases allergy shots are given. One should not eat foods that trigger an attack; some people are even allergic to sulphites in food.

People should try breathing slowly. Drinking water and tea regularly helps in treating asthma to a certain extent. People should keep bedding and pillows free of dust by washing in warm water often; also can invest in a good vacuum cleaner to keep their home as clean as possible. They should get their allergy tested and see if desensitization shots can help cure the allergy.

People must avoid smoky places and quit smoking if they do so. Use an air filter if they have to drive or pass through polluted places. People must increase their vitamin C intake. Mild exercises like walking or cycling can help improve the cardiovascular stamina. Swimming and other aerobic exercises can also be a very good option in treating asthma. People should avoid sugar addiction, compulsive eating etc. Anxiety triggers asthma and must be avoided. A good emotional management plan work better in treating anxiety ridden asthma condition. According to the experts, a sense of well being and living in the present are also suggested eliminating asthma.

• John Palsson
• 16/12/2008, 4:59 AM
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