ASTHMA: CAUSES; SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT |FINDYOURSELF

August 14, 2019 1 Comments

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath and it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Because asthma often changes over time.

·         Shortness of breath

·         Chest tightness or pain

·         Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing

·         A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children)

·         Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu

·         Increasing difficulty breathing

·         The need to use a quick-relief inhaler more often

·         Exercise-induced asthma

·         Occupational asthma

·         Allergy-induced asthma

Exposure to various irritants and substances that trigger allergies (allergens) can trigger signs and symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are different from person to person and can include:

Airborne substances, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste

Respiratory infections, such as the common cold

Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma)

Cold air

Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke

Certain medications, including beta blockers, aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve)

Strong emotions and stress

Sulfides and preservatives added to some types of foods and beverages, including shrimp, dried fruit, processed potatoes, beer and wine

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which stomach acids back up into your throat

 

Having a blood relative (such as a parent or sibling) with asthma

Having another allergic condition, such as atopic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

Being overweight

Being a smoker

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

Signs and symptoms that interfere with sleep, work or recreational activities

Sick days from work or school during asthma flare-ups

Permanent narrowing of the bronchial tubes (airway remodeling) that affects how well you can breathe

Emergency room visits and hospitalizations for severe asthma attacks

Side effects from long-term use of some medications used to stabilize severe asthma

Follow your asthma action plan

Get vaccinated for influenza and pneumonia. 

Identify and avoid asthma triggers.

Monitor your breathing. 

Identify and treat attacks early. 

Take your medication as prescribed

Pay attention to increasing quick-relief inhaler use..