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, 22 February 2018

Natural Remedies To Treat Asthma

Asthma is very common nowadays. It is basically a condition in which a person's airway becomes swollen and produces extra mucus, which makes breathing difficult. Some of the common signs of identifying the condition are frequently short of breath, coughing, especially while doing exercise, difficulty in breathing normally, chest tightness, wheezing, etc. ...