How To Recognize Asthma Symptoms

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Pharmeceutical-Medical )



Asthma is a type of lung disease. People who are prone to asthma attacks have airways that are extremely sensitive to irritating elements called irritants or to things they are allergic to commonly called allergens.

Asthma symptoms start when your airways are exposed to either irritants or allergens. You airways then become inflamed and secrete mucus. The mucus blocks your airways, making it very difficult for you to breathe. This reaction is commonly called an asthma attack. Prevention is the best way to alleviate asthma symptoms. You should know what elements you are allergic to and you should stay away from them. Most common irritants are dust, pollen and mold.

There are simple preventive ways you can do to minimize asthma attacks. Familiarize yourself with the elements that you are allergic to. One way to do this is to go to your family physician and request an allergy test. This test will reveal the things that you are allergic and sensitive to. You may want to drink controller medicines. These are medicines that prevent asthma symptoms like inflamed airways. Another is to change the air filter in your cooling units both at home and in your car. Most irritants and allergens are airborne. Frequently changing filters will help your allergies and asthma.

Make sure you have your rescue medicine always at hand. Make sure you also know how to use them properly. Incorrect usage of rescue medicines may do more harm than good. Rescue medicines are the ones that provide quick relief whenever you have an asthma attack. It normalizes your airways making it easier for you to breathe. The most common form of rescue medicines is the inhaler.

If your asthma symptoms occur at night and you feel that your rescue medicine is not as effective, visit your physician immediately.


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