asthma….. what is asthma ?. what is asthma? asthma (az-ma) is a chronic (long- term) lung disease...
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ASTHMA…..
What is Asthma ?
WHAT IS ASTHMA?
• Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
go to clinic / hospital ASAP– for Doctor’s evaluation &
treatment
ASTHMA SIGNS :
• Non-stop coughing• Followed by Wheezing • Then difficulty in breathing • Chest tightnessPlus • family history…
When your asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it's called an asthma attack. In a severe asthma attack, the airways can close so much that your vital organs do not get enough oxygen. People can die from severe asthma attacks.
ASTHMA…..
What causes it ?
1. ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) • You should not smoke in your office / home
or allow anyone else to.
• For some people, the smell of tobacco smoke alone may trigger asthma.
2. ANIMALS DANDER
• No matter what your favorite pet is - dog, cat, bird, hamster or guinea pig
• They all shed dander that can worsen allergies and asthma.
3. DUST MITES
• Both dust mite pieces and dust mite droppings are allergens that travel through air and can trigger the allergic cascade and worsen asthma.
• They can be found commonly on carpets,
mattresses, pillows and upholstered furniture.
4. WEATHER
• Whether its very humid or too cold, may also trigger asthma
5. FOOD
• Cocoa / chocolate• Nuts• Soy & wheat• Glutinous rice • Honey dew / water melon, etc…
7. LAUGHTER
• Laughing too much…. get asthma
6. STRESS
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS :
• Aerobid • Asmanex • Azmacort • Flovent • Pulmicort • Symbicort (a combination
medication that includes a steroid plus a long acting bronchodilator drug)
• Qvar
CRONIC ASTHMA ATTACK :
USE NEBULIZER (@ home / clinic / hospital)
ASTHMA care…..
• Right Medication
and• Exercise
PREVENTION IS
BETTER THAN CURE…..