Asthma, Causes, Prevention And Treatment

Asthma,Causes, Prevention And Treatment ASTHMA-CAUSES, PREVENTION,AND TREATMENT Asthma is a worldwide affliction. According to medical reports more than 1.5million cases occurs per year in Nigeria, bringing the total number of death to more than 8373 or 0.43% each year. BUT WHAT IS ASTHMA? It is a condition in which free movement of air in and out of the lungs is blocked-thus the typical wheezing during an attack. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Coughing Chest tightness or pains Shortness of breath Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe especially when exhaling) Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath WHAT CAUSES ASTHMA? 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 Emotional upset/Anger Types of foods, beverages PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ASTHMA Many things irritate the lungs and can provoke an attack in an asthma sufferer. Therefore try to avoid the following: Tobacco smoke: Do not smoke and avoid smoke filled rooms Dust: Try to avoid dusty , enclosed areas as well as activities that stir up dust. Asthmatic's bedroom should be free of dust as possible. Clean the room daily. Hardwood floors are better than rugs or carpets just to avoid accumulating dust. Temperature and Humidity: Sudden temperature changes and extremes of heat and cold may provoke an attack. The idea is air that is slightly warm and moist. Emotional Stress and Fatigue: Either of this may cause an asthma attack. Food: Food allergies may be causes of asthma attacks, especially in children or in adults whose asthma started in childhood. Even common foods, such as milk, eggs, and cereals, may be suspect. And adult patients would be well-advised to consider alcoholic drinks, especially beer and wine , to be possible aggravating factors. Exercises: Sometimes an asthma attack is triggered by overexertion, usually striking after the exercise is completed. Infection: Often minor respiratory infections such as cold or influenza, will provoke asthma attacks or make symptoms worse. Do not rake or burn leave or dry grass Do not keep plants indoors or establish a compost pile in the garden. DRUGS FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA? Albuterol (pro Air HFA, pro ventil HFA, Ventolin HFA) Levalbuterol (Xopenex HFA) Metaproternol Terbutaline Acebroplylline In conclusion, asthma patients should follow these preventive measures and treatment these will reduce the attacks. Always consult your doctor. Asthma,Causes, Prevention And Treatment utaukang studio.opera.com ASTHMA-CAUSES, PREVENTION,AND TREATMENT Asthma is a worldwide affliction. According to medical reports more than 1.5million cases occurs per year in Nigeria, bringing the total number of death to more than 8373 or 0.43% each year. BUT WHAT IS ASTHMA? It is a condition in which free movement of air in and out of the lungs is blocked-thus the typical wheezing during an attack. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Coughing Chest tightness or pains Shortness of breath Wheezing (a whistling or squeaky sound in your chest when you breathe especially when exhaling) Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath WHAT CAUSES ASTHMA? 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 Emotional upset/Anger Types of foods, beverages PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF ASTHMA Many things irritate the lungs and can provoke an attack in an asthma sufferer. Therefore try to avoid the following: Tobacco smoke: Do not smoke and avoid smoke filled rooms Dust: Try to avoid dusty , enclosed areas as well as activities that stir up dust. Asthmatic's bedroom should be free of dust as possible. Clean the room daily. Hardwood floors are better than rugs or carpets just to avoid accumulating dust. Temperature and Humidity: Sudden temperature changes and extremes of heat and cold may provoke an attack. The idea is air that is slightly warm and moist. Emotional Stress and Fatigue: Either of this may cause an asthma attack. Food: Food allergies may be causes of asthma attacks, especially in children or in adults whose asthma started in childhood. Even common foods, such as milk, eggs, and cereals, may be suspect. And adult patients would be well-advised to consider alcoholic drinks, especially beer and wine , to be possible aggravating factors. Exercises: Sometimes an asthma attack is triggered by overexertion, usually striking after the exercise is completed. Infection: Often minor respiratory infections such as cold or influenza, will provoke asthma attacks or make symptoms worse. Do not rake or burn leave or dry grass Do not keep plants indoors or establish a compost pile in the garden. DRUGS FOR TREATMENT OF ASTHMA? Albuterol (pro Air HFA, pro ventil HFA, Ventolin HFA) Levalbuterol (Xopenex HFA) Metaproternol Terbutaline Acebroplylline In conclusion, asthma patients should follow these preventive measures and treatment these will reduce the attacks. Always consult your doctor.