Asthma: Causes and Treatment
Asthma is a chronic lung condition very common and occurs when our airways are narrowed because of an inflammation product of breathlessness. Not yet know what causes this disease, which is known is that it is not contagious.
During asthma attacks, said that according to people who suffer from it tend to be quite uncomfortable, and muscles bronchial tubes become inflamed and tighten, creating more phlegm than usual, which causes the airways to close and begin to feel the feeling of suffocation. When finally we attempt to breathe hard and break the barrier to inhaled air flow enters the force producing a hissing sound way out of the bronchi.
Asthma symptoms can occur in several ways: feeling of pressure on the chest, difficulty breathing, extremely short, fast breaths, breathing heavily and wheezing and dizziness or lightheadedness. In extreme cases when the attack is extremely strong, the lips may be blue, rapid heartbeats and perspiration takes place. If this happens, relax, breathe slowly will happen. The worst is scared because the more breathing quickens and your heart rate and hyperventilation that can generate a trigger dizziness or fainting.
Asthma can be mild or threatening depending on the individual. When asthma is presented in a gentle, just feel that your breathing becomes slower and at times the cough will be presented as a reaction. Usually there are treatments and techniques to allay this disease. In extreme cases, it is necessary to seek medical help when the attack persists for more than 10 minutes.
Asthma is usually associated with allergies, however, there are exceptions as with everything, and some people with asthma who do not have any allergy. Be especially careful if you have allergies (eg dust) because they generate greater sensitivity in the airways and can initiate an attack.
Asthmatics are more vulnerable to digestive problems and stomach through which stomach acid up the esophagus and cause symptoms of asthma. To prevent this problem, stop eating or drinking for several hours before bedtime. It is also quite helpful to sleep with a semi-sitting position with the head higher than the body.
Although asthma usually begins in childhood, can also begin at older ages. It is likely that if parents of a child has allergies or asthma, it inherits the same symptoms. As already explained, if you have not had asthma in small does not mean you can not come today. Be especially careful if you have had pneumonia or bronchitis because if not properly cured can generate a constant asthma.
Medications for asthma can be taken orally as pills or tablets and inhalers so they are more useful and relievers. The role of bronchodilators is to relax the muscles around the airways and reduce inflammation that causes asthma.
Finally we give below a list of things you should keep away from each other to prevent asthma attacks: flower pollen, dust, feathers, plush, stuffed animals, foods with monosodium, walnuts, oranges, fish, frozen liquids, cigarettes , deodorant spray, strong perfumes, smoke, gas and insecticides.
Also try not to have very strong impressions, intense emotions such as crying, discomfort, anxiety and extreme happiness can trigger an attack. Also, avoid extreme temperature changes in the weather, stay away from air conditioners and environments. As a curious asthma in women is more likely to occur during the menstrual period.
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