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.

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Dealing With Asthma And Allergies In Children

If left unattended, asthma can cause severe problems in a child and can even be fatal. Given the seriousness of the disease it is important to be able to identify symptoms of this disease in your child and get medical help as soon as possible so that the problem can be kept under control and your child can lead a healthy life. ...

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

For Those Who Suffer From Asthma or COPD: Here's How to Use a Nebulizer

One piece of equipment that many asthmatics come to learn intimately is a nebulizer. A nebulizer is quite simply a breathing machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist making it easy to inhale. The jet nebulizer is the most common type used, especially for children. These nebulizers are very easy to use and allow the children to inhale medicine through a mask or a mouthpiece by just breathing naturally. This ensures that more medication is delivered to the bronchioles and the lungs as opposed to using an inhaler, where most of the medication is delivered to the back of the throat unless used properly. These inhalers are more difficult for young children because they require a high degree of coordination of hands, mouth and breathing. ...

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Natural Remedies To Overcome Asthma

Asthma can affect your activities and your future. Therefore, you need to look for options, which can help you prevent asthma properly and efficiently. ...

Monday, 16 February 2015

Asthma Relief Through This Ancient Chinese Practice

In various countries around the world, experts are recognizing Qi Gong as a form of alternative/complementary medicine which can be used to aid conventional treatments. One of the conditions wherein Qi Gong can help is asthma. ...

Friday, 16 January 2015

Control Your Asthma With Diaphragmatic Breathing

Your body is designed to breathe diaphragmatically, so whether you suffer from asthma or not, it would serve you well to start practicing it for better health. Diaphragmatic breathing is the correct way to breathe. ...

Tuesday, 13 January 2015

Asthma Relief - The Very Best Natural Cures

There are many medical treatments for asthma. Since asthma is a disease known to come with sudden attacks, a knowledge of simple but vital natural and home remedies is very important. These natural remedies can also provide a cure or relief from symptoms. ...