Asthma is a condition in which an individual's airways become inflamed, swell, and narrow, which produces extra mucus, and makes it difficult to breathe. It is a lung disease that makes it harder to move air in and out of your lungs. Following are the types of asthma:
Adult-onset asthma.
Asthma - COPD overlap.
Allergic asthma.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB).
Non - allergic asthma.
Occupational asthma.
A person with asthma may have the following symptoms
Difficulty in breathing or breathing through the mouth.
Fast and frequent breathing or shortness of breath.
Respiratory infections.
Wheezing when exhaling.
Chest pressure, fast heart rate.
Throat irritation.
Anxiety, early awakening.
Cough can occur during exercise or at night.
Dry cough with phlegm.
Usually, asthma is a minor nuisance. But for some people, it can be a major problem that interferes with day-to-day activities and may lead to an asthma attack that can belief threatening.
Below are some common causes of asthma
Pollution.
Smoking.
Allergies to dust, pollen, mold spores, pet danger, etc.
Household chemicals.
Exposure to bacteria and viruses.
Fatty food.
certain medications.
Some foods and beverages.
Genetics.
Asthma can't be cured, but we can control its symptoms. Most of the time, asthma often changes with time, it is very important to stay in touch with your doctor and adjust your treatment as needed.
Have a look at some preventive measures
Get vaccinated for pneumonia and influenza.
Follow your medication plan strictly.
Avoid smoking.
Identify asthma triggers.
Stay away from allergens or household chemicals that cause breathing problems.
Take allergy shots.
Recognize warning signs, do not take attacks for granted.
Prevent colds.
Be careful while using any new medicine, discuss with your doctor first.
For asthmatic people, having a good management plan is the best way to prevent symptoms.
Use a rescue inhaler.
Monitor asthma with regular visits to your doctor.
Be prepared for what to do when asthma gets worse.
Know your triggers and stay away from them.
Keep yourself fit with exercises that suit you. The key to safe exercising while having asthma is to make sure that your asthma is under control before your start.
Always have an inhaler with you and learn how to use it properly in front of your doctor.
Healthy lifestyle changes help you a lot to live as a healthy human being. And it is truly important to do. Because asthma appears to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized.
Include these lifestyle changes in your routine
Do the following yoga asanas to relieve asthma
- Sukasana pose (Easy pose)
- Uttanasana (Forward bend pose)
- Dandasana (Staff Pose)
- Baddhakonasana (Butterfly pose)
- Bhastrika pranayama along with kapal bhati.
Reduce the intake of fatty foods.
Vacuum regularly with a HEPA.
Cover your pillows and mattresses with special dust- mite-proof encasing.
Limit stuffed animals in children's rooms. Use only those that can be washed frequently.
" There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself " - Jackie Joyner Kersee.
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