Asthma Attack Blog


Asthma Attack Triggers

Although in asthma the underlying airway inflammation is always there, an asthma attack can be triggered or worsened by a number of factors. There are two types of asthma attack triggers;

Allergens and Irritants

* Common asthma allergens include pollen, animals and house-dust mites.
* Common asthma irritants include cold air, cigarette smoke and chemical fumes.

An allergen is a substance that causes asthma attack symptoms by bringing about an allergic reaction. An irritant is a substance that precipitates an asthma attack by aggravating the airways.

Keeping a diary of the times and circumstances that precipitates your asthma attack or causes your asthma to worsen can help you and your doctor pinpoint exactly what your asthma triggers are. Once you have identified your asthma triggers, you can take steps to deal with them.

Thursday 29 August 2013

Some Alternative Approaches to Bronchial Asthma

Asthma is actually a chronic condition having an effect on the lung area. It provokes swelling of the airways and causes people with bronchial asthma to be far more sensitive to the substances they breathe in. Warning signs of bronchial asthma typically include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest stiffness. ...

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Air Treatment: More Important Than Ever Before

Air purifiers and odor control systems and filtration systems are more popular than ever before. They are popular because there are many benefits that these systems offer a homeowner or business owner. Many people scoff at the idea of using one of these air treatment systems, but there are many studies that support the use of these systems. ...