Pathophysiology is the study of what is abnormal, or what causes normal physiological processes to be disturbed. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory problem of the lungs and bronchioles which is characterized by reversible bronchospasm that often result from an exaggerated response to a variety of stimuli. This is the pathophysiological response which the lungs take when assaulted by an allergen. What does all this mean? Well in the first place it means that asthma is not all in the mind and that it cannot be outgrown. It also means that it is a serious disease but is that you cannot catch it from someone else who has it. The pathophysiological changes resulted inflammation and symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. ...
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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.
Monday, 25 August 2014
Monday, 14 July 2014
Asthma and Patient Engagement: An ICD-10 Marriage
Few relationships in health care equal or trump the intimacy between a health condition and patient engagement than that which will apply to asthma in the wake of the ICD-10-CM transition. The primary reasons are the following: The impending ICD-10-CM coding system coincides with the current international asthma classification system - a system devised by an expert panel of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in 2007. The new coding system takes into account the meaningful involvement of patients in the treatment of their asthma. ...
Monday, 2 June 2014
Apprehending Asthma
Since I have talked of colds and allergies I guess it is natural to feel compelled to discuss the challenges a paediatrician faces with managing asthma. My moment of truth came when a close friend of mine broke down as I was nebulizing her nephew. ...
Monday, 24 March 2014
And The Cough Goes On
Do you have a cough that has lingered for more than a couple of weeks? This could be the result of the common cold, bronchitis or sinusitis. But it may also indicate an underlying problem such as asthma, acid reflux, or even pneumonia. Don't just tough it out if your cough lingers. Have it evaluated by your primary care physician or a pulmonary specialist. ...
Friday, 14 March 2014
Homeopathic Treatment for Asthma - The Safer and Smarter Alternative
With rapidly increasing air pollution across the globe, especially in urban and industrial hubs, there has been an alarming rise in the incidence of asthma and other respiratory illnesses all around the world. Homeopathic treatment for Asthma is one of the fastest growing and highly respected modes of Asthma treatment in the modern world today. ...
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Living With Asthma: Discover How To Relieve Symptoms
Most of us know someone who suffers from asthma! What can we use to help relieve the symptoms or this distressing ailment? ...
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