5 Signs Your Asthma Is Getting Worse

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5 Signs Your Asthma Is Getting Worse

• Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs that
  is characterized by the narrowing of the airways
  that makes it harder to breathe. Asthma has no
  cure but medications can help to manage and
  control asthma symptoms. Asthma symptoms include
  coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, and
  breathlessness. These symptoms can get worse due
  to various reasons - it could be asthma
  medications not being effective or a trigger.
  Its important to know how to control asthma and
  keep a check on your symptoms. When exposed to
  triggers, asthma flare-ups and even an asthma
  attack can happen as the symptoms worsen further.
• Mentioned below are five signs that indicate the
  worsening of one's asthma. If you experience any
  of
• these symptoms, it is advised that you seek out
  medical attention immediately.
• Youre having increased difficulty in breathing
• When exposed to triggers, the airways become
  inflamed and less air is inhaled into the lungs.
  If you experience shortness of breath more often
  in your day-to-day normal activities despite
  carrying out your treatment as prescribed, it
  could be an indicator of the worsening of asthma
  symptoms.
• Your chest feels tight and its hard to talk
• Minor chest tightening is common for asthmatics,
  but if you experience this more often, it can
  mean that your asthma is getting worse. The
  heavy feeling on the chest is caused due to the
  narrowing of the bronchial tubes, as the muscles
  surrounding the airways respond to the various
  asthmatic triggers present in the environment.
  If you face difficulty in speaking and cannot
  complete a full sentence without having to pause
  for breath, then you should immediately get in
  contact with your doctor as this is a sign that
  the lungs aren't receiving enough oxygen and it
  can have serious effects.
• Your peak flow meter readings have dropped
• The peak flow meter is a handheld device that is
  used at home to measure lung functionality or to
  put it simply, how well youre breathing. This
  is a device that can be used to manage the
  condition at home and can even tell you if your
  condition is getting worse even before your
  asthma symptoms worsen. If you notice a steady
  drop in your peak flow reading, it is indicative
  of their worsening lung functionality. A major
  sign of the worsening of one's asthma is the
  large variation in the day-to-day reading or a
  reading that is lower than 60 of the
  individual's personal best.
• Youre having trouble sleeping due to coughs
• Experience of intense coughing and wheezing is a
  sign of poorly managed asthma. While everyone is
  prone to a few coughs during the nights, if you
  find your sleep is disrupted due to intense
  coughing or wheezing fit, you should visit your
  doctor as soon as possible.
• Youre using your rescue inhaler more often
• When you experience asthma flare-ups, it is
  recommended that you use a rescue inhaler or
  quick-relief asthma medication. Frequent use of
  the rescue asthma inhaler is a sign that asthma
  is worsening. This means asthma symptoms arent
  in control and medical attention is needed. One
  of the reasons this happens is when controller
  asthma medication isnt working properly and
  needs to be changed, either in dosage or type.
• Keeping your asthma in control requires sticking
  to your asthma medication and using your inhaler
  as prescribed. This reduces the likelihood of
  your asthma symptoms getting worse. In addition
  to this, it is also recommended that you have an
  asthma action plan so you know what can be done
  in case your asthma worsens.