ASTHMA
INTRODUCTION
Asthma may be a long-term disease that affects the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable symptoms, recurrent episodes, obstructed reverse airflow, and easy to induce bronchospasm.
It is a serious disease that affects approximately 25 million Americans and causes approximately 1.6 million emergency room visits each year. With treatment, you can live well. Without it, you may have to go to the emergency room or hospital frequently, which will affect your daily life.
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CAUSES
Although the Main cause of is not clear but it can be triggered by the following;
•Infections like sinusitis, colds, and the flu.
•Allergens like pollens, mold, pet dander, and mud mites.
•Irritants like strong odors from perfumes or •cleaning solutions.
•Air pollution.
•Tobacco smoke.
•Exercise.
SYMPTOMS
The most common symptom of asthma is wheezing, which is the screaming or wheezing when breathing.
Other symptoms of asthma may include:
•Coughing, especially at night, when laughing or exercising
•Chest tightness
•Shortness of breath
•Difficulty speaking
•Anxiety or panic
•tired
The type of asthma you have can determine your symptoms.
PREVENTION
Although there is no cure, there are steps you can take to control asthma and prevent asthma attacks by the following ways;
•Identify triggers of asthma.
•Stay away from allergies.
•Avoid smoke of any kind.
•Protect from cold.
•Hypoallergenic your home.
•Vaccination.
•Consider allergy immunotherapy injections.
•Take asthma medicine as directed by your doctor.