Asthma symptoms causes and preventions | HealthStub

 

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic disease in which the airways swell, causing shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. As of yet, there is no complete cure available for asthma, but the symptoms can be controlled with proper treatment. Asthma can also be triggered by an allergic reaction, often when the seasons change.

Some of the common allergens include pollen or mold spores. While for some people with this chronic respiratory disease it can be a minor inconvenience, it can lead to serious complications and asthma attack in others. There are different types of asthma, and understanding your type of asthma can help you find better treatment options.

 Some of the most common types of asthma include: 

1. Allergic Asthma: 

Allergy is one of the main causes of asthma and is also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever. Allergies and asthma can often occur together. In fact, the same allergens that trigger allergic rhinitis can also make asthma worse. Anything from a strong smell, pollen, dust, mites, mold, smoke and fumes can lead to asthma symptoms. If you have allergic asthma, your airways constrict in response to certain allergens, making it difficult for you to breathe properly. 

2. Childhood Asthma: 

Asthma in children can become more serious because their airways easily become inflamed during seasonal changes. While some children may experience mild symptoms on a daily basis, others may experience extreme symptoms and increased sensitivity to allergens.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Children were more likely to have one or more routine office visits, emergency department visits, and emergency care visits for asthma.  

3. Seasonal asthma: 

As the name suggests, seasonal asthma worsens with seasonal changes. The onset of winter and fall can trigger seasonal asthma in many asthma patients. In addition to pollens and mold, environmental pollution can also trigger asthma. Heavy air pollution can cause an allergic reactions and asthma symptoms. 

4. Asthma variant cough: 

In this type of asthma, severe and persistent cough is the predominant symptom. If you experience an uninterrupted cough, which does not seem to improve with regular medication, it is possible that it is because of sinusitis asthma. Cough with asthma can occur during the day and at night. 

5. Exercise-induced asthma: 

If you experience shortness of breath after training, it may be the result of exertion or exercise. You may feel that it becomes difficult to breathe after you start to exercise. Symptoms may start a few minutes after you start training or five to ten minutes after you stop exercising.

Asthma Causes & Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of asthma vary from person to person. Some of the more common symptoms of asthma include:

• Tightness in the chest

• Shortness of breath

• Wheezing

• Attack of coughing and wheezing

• Cough at night

It is important to note that any asthma symptom, if left untreated, can be fatal. That is why it is important to pay attention to the symptoms to get timely medical help. Asthma symptoms can appear at any age and affect a person's ability to participate in daily activities.

Here are some of the symptoms of your asthma getting worse:

•  Frequent shortness of breath

•  You look for your inhaler much more often

•  Shortness of breath after minimal physical activity

Preventions

While there is no sure way to prevent asthma, there are some things you need to keep in mind to get your symptoms under control:

1. Don't miss your medications

Work with your doctor to figure out the best treatment plan to keep your symptoms under control. In addition to taking your medications on time (if applicable), be sure to monitor your condition regularly.

2. Identify your triggers

If you have allergic asthma, it is important to strictly avoid potential allergens that can irritate your airways and cause inflammation. Anything from pollen, dust mites, dust particles to cold air can cause asthma flares.

3. Check how you breathe

Pay attention to how often you use the SOS inhaler and how quickly you get short of breath and / or start wheezing. Find out what causes or worsens your asthma and watch for the same.

4. Get vaccinated

Getting the flu and pneumonia shots is important to make sure you don't get the flu or the common cold. Do your best to stay healthy and avoid close contact with patients with colds or the flu.