Asthma Treatments

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Asthma

• Asthma is an obstacle in breathing easily.
• Asthma is a condition in which your airways
  narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
• This can make breathing difficult and trigger
  coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you
  breathe out and shortness of breath.
• The symptoms of asthma can be controlled, but it
  can't be cured.
• Asthma is a minor nuisance for some people. For
  others, it can be a major problem that interferes
  with daily activities.

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Symptoms of an Asthma Attack

• A typical asthma attack consists of chest
  tightness a severe coughing fit and you take
  large breaths, feel anxious and you may also
  suffer from a panic attack.
• Asthma symptoms may vary according to your age
  and person to person.
• Some Common signs and symptoms include
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness or pain
• Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of
  asthma in children.
• Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath,
  coughing or wheezing.
• Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by
  a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu.
• Fatigue
• Panic attacks

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Types of Asthma

• There are many types of asthma, brought on by
  many triggers.
• Adult-Onset Asthma - Some people dont show signs
  of having asthma until they are adults. This is
  known as adult-onset asthma.
• Allergic Asthma - Not everyone who has allergies
  has asthma. Allergic asthma is triggered by
  allergens such as pollen, pets and dust.
• Asthma-COPD Overlap - Chronic obstructive
  pulmonary disease (COPD) is a collection of lung
  diseases that cause breathing problems and
  obstruct airflow. This group of diseases can
  include severe asthma, emphysema and chronic
  bronchitis.
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) - If
  physical exertion or exercise makes it difficult
  for you to breathe, and you start wheezing or
  coughing. You may have exercise-induced asthma.

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Types of Asthma

• Nonallergic Asthma - Particles in the air which
  are not typical allergens like - cigarette smoke,
  air fresheners, cold air, burning wood etc can
  cause asthma.
• Occupational Asthma- If you experience wheezing,
  coughing, chest tightness or shortness of breath
  at work, you may have occupational asthma.
• Aspirin-induced asthma - It is triggered by
  taking Aspirin, Aleve or Advil.
• Nocturnal asthma - It occurs during night or
  progressively worsens over nightfall.
• Cough-variant asthma - In this type of asthma,
  dry coughing is the main symptom and theres no
  shortness of breath or wheezing.

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Causes of Asthma

• It isn't clear why some people get asthma. Asthma
  can cause due to a combination of environmental
  and genetic factors.
• Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites,
  mold spores, pet dander
• Respiratory infections, such as the common cold
• Physical activity
• Cold air
• Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke
• Certain medications, including beta blockers,
  aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Strong emotions and stress
• Sulfites and preservatives including shrimp,
  dried fruit, processed potatoes, beer and wine
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a
  condition in which stomach acids back up into
  your throat

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Risk factors

• A number of factors are thought to increase your
  chances of developing asthma. They include
• Having a blood relative with asthma, such as a
  parent or sibling
• Being overweight
• Smoking
• Exposure to secondhand smoke
• Exposure to exhaust fumes or other types of
  pollution
• Exposure to occupational triggers, such as
  chemicals used in farming, hairdressing and
  manufacturing
• Having another allergic condition, which causes
  red, itchy skin, a runny nose, congestion and
  itchy eyes

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Treatment Options

• Treatments taking steps to avoid triggers and
  tracking your breathing to make sure your
  medications are keeping symptoms under control.
• Long-term control medications reduce the swelling
  (inflammation) in your airways that leads to
  symptoms.
• Quick-relief inhalers (bronchodilators) quickly
  open swollen airways that are limiting breathing.
  In some cases, allergy medications are necessary.
• Allergy medications may help if your asthma is
  triggered or worsened by allergies. Allergy shots
  (immunotherapy) and Biologics gradually reduce
  your immune system reaction to specific
  allergens.
• Bronchial Thermoplasty treatment is used for
  severe asthma that doesn't improve with inhaled
  corticosteroids or other long-term asthma
  medications.
• Your doctor may also recommend tracking your
  asthma symptoms or using a peak flow meter on a
  regular basis to monitor how well your treatment
  is controlling your asthma.

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Lifestyle and Home Remedies

• You can do several things on your own to maintain
  your health and lessen the possibility of asthma
  attacks.
• To reduce your exposure, you should
• Use your air conditioner.
• Decontaminate your decor.
• Maintain optimal humidity.
• Prevent mold spores.
• Reduce pet dander.
• Clean regularly.
• If it's cold cover your nose and mouth.
• Do regular exercise.
• Maintain a healthy body weight.
• Perform Breathing exercises.
• A few herbal and natural remedies that may help
  improve asthma symptoms include black seed,
  caffeine, choline and pycnogenol. To know more
  visit Specialty Care Clinics.

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• If you or anyone you know is suffering asthma
  like symptoms, consult our pulmonologist today.

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