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.
Friday, 10 February 2017
Asthma Part 4: Treatment and Control
In this final part of the asthma article series, we discuss the treatment options available. From medications to avoidance of triggers and regular reviews, consultation with your primary physician to draft up an action plan is essential in the proper care and control of asthma. ...
Asthma Part 3: Special Patient Populations
In this Part Three of our asthma article series, we highlight the special group of sufferers that require special attention. Very young children, elderly, pregnant women, athletics and so on face challenges due to their physical condition or activities that they perform which puts them at higher risk than the average person. ...
Asthma Part 2: The Medical Consult
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Asthma Part 1: An Overview
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Thursday, 1 December 2016
Do You Know What To Do When Your Child Has An Asthma Attack?
Anyone who has seen a child having an asthma attack knows how scary it can be. One of the primary symptoms of an attack is struggling to breathe or gasping for air. This may or not be accompanied by coughing or wheezing and a tummy ache. The symptoms often get steadily worse. ...
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Asthma or Not? Cough in Children With Asthma
A cough is likely due to asthma if it refuses to go away over days, weeks or months, is worse at night or early in the morning, or if it comes and goes without notice. A cough is even more likely due to asthma if the child also suffers from a chronic rough skin rash called eczema, or if a parent or other close relative has asthma. Kids and adolescents can develop asthma at any age. ...
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