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Asthma; definition and types and treatment

 What about asthma?

Asthma (pronounced: AZ-muh) is a condition of the lungs which makes it difficult to breathe. Lots of people, from young children to elderly people, have asthma.

What causes asthma?

No one knows precisely why asthma occurs in certain individuals. It may be a mixture of environmental factors and genes, experts say.

A parent or other close relative with asthma can be present in people with asthma. Many that are overweight will have a better risk of getting it.

Asthma isn't infectious. It can't be caught by someone who has it.

Why Breathing Is Impaired by Asthma

Air passes into the nose or mouth with natural respiration and then through the windpipe (trachea). It goes through the airways (bronchial tubes) from there, into the lungs, and then back out again.

The airways are inflamed (swollen) and contain tons of thick mucus in individuals with asthma. Inflamed airways are often very sensitive, and the muscles around them can be tightened up by things like dust or smoke. All these things can narrow the airways and make breathing more difficult for a human.

What Are the Symptoms and Signs of Asthma?

Flare-Ups with Asthma

An asthma flare-up (or "attack") is when the symptoms of a person get worse. During a flare-up, an individual may have:

-Breathing problems

-A chest that's tight

-The sound of whistling while breathing (wheezing)

-Uh, a cough

Triggers are called stuff that bring about a flare-up. These can vary, but they include common triggers:

-Allergens that cause an allergic reaction in some persons, such as pollen, mold, or other things

-Pollutants and airborne irritants, such as smoke, powerful scents, or elevated levels of air pollutants

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-Weather conditions, such as cold, dry air or excessive heat or humidity

-Infections of the respiratory tract, such as colds and flu

Other factors can also cause asthma flare-ups: Right before their cycles, some girls notice that their asthma gets worse. Often, even laughing, weeping, and shouting will make the airways tighten.

A flare-up compares many people with asthma to the sensation of having to breathe through a straw; it feels very difficult to get air in and out of their lungs.

An asthma flare-up can last for many hours (or longer if no asthma medication is used by a person). The person generally feels better when a flare-up is over. Breathing may seem perfectly natural between flare-ups, although certain individuals can cough or feel as though they are constantly out of breath.

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How Diagnosed Is Asthma?

A doctor will do a physical examination to diagnose asthma and ask about the medical history of the case, including whether anyone else in the family has asthma.

Tests such as spirometry (pronounced: spye-RAH-muh-tree) or peak flow meter tests might be performed by the doctor. This include blowing into instruments that are able to test how well the lungs function. Allergy tests or exercise tests will tell doctors whether allergens or physical activity cause asthma. Doctors can use X-rays to rule out other problems.

How is he treated for asthma?

There's no asthma cure, but to stop flare-ups, it can be treated. Two essential components are involved in asthma treatment: preventing causes and taking medication.

Trigger Avoidance

The activities that could cause flare-ups must be avoided by people with asthma. Some stimuli, of course, can not be absolutely prevented (like catching a cold). But it is possible to monitor sensitivity to other stimuli, such as pet dander.

Keep clear of possible allergens, such as dust or secondhand smoke, in your area. Do not smoke (or quit if you do). When you know that weather or air pollution can affect you, pay attention to the weather and stay indoors or restrict your exercise to indoor activities.

Doctors help exercise-induced asthma individuals control physical activity, not prevent it. Exercise can help individuals in general remain healthy. Doctors may assist individuals in seeking therapies that allow them to compete in their activities, and many professional athletes have asthma.

To take drugs

Many asthma medications are breathed (inhaled) directly into the lungs, but others are tablets or liquids. There are two types of drugs:

1-Quick-relief drugs that work efficiently. During a flare-up, they can be used when appropriate. Quick-relief medicinal products work rapidly, but their effect does not last for long. "fast-acting" or "rescue" drugs are often referred to as these types of medicines.

2-Long-term control medications that treat asthma and, first of all, avoid symptoms from occurring. In order to treat asthma, many people need to take regular medication. Before they start, these medicines help avoid flare-ups. They function differently from quick-relief medications because instead of the symptoms (coughing, wheezing, etc.) that it induces, they address the issue of airway inflammation. "controller"controller"maintenance"maintenance.

It can take days or even weeks for long-term control drugs to begin working. Their routine usage can minimize the need for medications for rapid relief, but they need to be taken regularly or they can't do their job.

Some people with asthma need fast-relief medication only; others need all forms of medicine in order to keep their asthma under control.

Asthma treatment, especially at first, can seem daunting. This is why it is important for people with asthma to work closely with a doctor to establish an asthma action plan that is right for them. When to take drugs, what causes to prevent, when to go to the ER, and more, the written plan would say. Refer periodically to your schedule.

What else am I supposed to know?

Preventing flare-ups is the safest way of handling asthma. Do this by taking any medications your doctor prescribes as instructed, and having a flu shot each year by implementing your asthma action plan and avoiding triggers.

In an asthma journal, your doctor can even ask you to keep track of your asthma symptoms. This will help the doctor control how you feel after medications are taken. As a way to track your asthma, your doctor may also ask you to use a peak flow meter.

It takes a bit of time to look after asthma. But you can do this if you follow your asthma action plan, take your medications appropriately, know your symptoms and causes, and check in frequently with your doctor.