What is asthma
As a parent of three children with asthma and I understand the need to understand asthma and how to treat it.
The incidence of asthma has increased dramatically in Australia in 1980 and 1990, but appears to have leveled off since then. In Australia, something like 2.2 million people suffer from asthma, indigenous peoples, with a figure greater proportion of their population.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 20 million Americans suffer from asthma.
What is asthma?
Asthma is commonly divided into two types, allergies and asthma caused by non-allergic asthma. Both cause similar symptoms:
• A dry, irritating cough, persistent, especially at night, early morning
• A chest tightness
• Difficulty breathing
• Wheezing on inspiration
When symptoms appear, then visit a local family doctor is recommended.
People with asthma have sensitive airways that become limited when exposed to certain triggers cause allergic reactions and two non-allergic.
In an allergic reaction can be triggered by inhaling allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen, molds and certain food additives, etc.
Non-allergic triggers can be things like exercise, stress, anxiety, cold air, dry air, smoke, chemicals such as perfumes and other irritants.
Asthma is the limitation of the respiratory tract;
• by airway inflammation that becomes red and swollen
• production of excess mucus block airways
• If bronchoconstriction and respiratory muscles tighten obstruct breathing.
As the airways are narrowed person starts breathing is difficult, but very difficult to breathe causing a considerable amount of coughing and suffering. Many asthmatics are so hard they need to be hospitalized to help their condition.
The exact cause of asthma and why some people are more susceptible to asthma than others is not yet fully understood, however, there is often a family history of asthma, severe eczema or hay fever. While in Australia something like one in six children has been diagnosed with asthma, it can strike at any age. It has been shown that unborn babies whose mothers had smoked during pregnancy or children who are exposed to an environment filled with smoke during their childhood have an increased risk of developing asthma in children.
Australia is among the highest in the world when it comes to asthma. People should be aware of the symptoms and consult their doctor if necessary. Asthma is controllable with proper medication and plan of action on asthma.
The incidence of asthma has increased dramatically in Australia in 1980 and 1990, but appears to have leveled off since then. In Australia, something like 2.2 million people suffer from asthma, indigenous peoples, with a figure greater proportion of their population.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 20 million Americans suffer from asthma.
What is asthma?
Asthma is commonly divided into two types, allergies and asthma caused by non-allergic asthma. Both cause similar symptoms:
• A dry, irritating cough, persistent, especially at night, early morning
• A chest tightness
• Difficulty breathing
• Wheezing on inspiration
When symptoms appear, then visit a local family doctor is recommended.
People with asthma have sensitive airways that become limited when exposed to certain triggers cause allergic reactions and two non-allergic.
In an allergic reaction can be triggered by inhaling allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, pollen, molds and certain food additives, etc.
Non-allergic triggers can be things like exercise, stress, anxiety, cold air, dry air, smoke, chemicals such as perfumes and other irritants.
Asthma is the limitation of the respiratory tract;
• by airway inflammation that becomes red and swollen
• production of excess mucus block airways
• If bronchoconstriction and respiratory muscles tighten obstruct breathing.
As the airways are narrowed person starts breathing is difficult, but very difficult to breathe causing a considerable amount of coughing and suffering. Many asthmatics are so hard they need to be hospitalized to help their condition.
The exact cause of asthma and why some people are more susceptible to asthma than others is not yet fully understood, however, there is often a family history of asthma, severe eczema or hay fever. While in Australia something like one in six children has been diagnosed with asthma, it can strike at any age. It has been shown that unborn babies whose mothers had smoked during pregnancy or children who are exposed to an environment filled with smoke during their childhood have an increased risk of developing asthma in children.
Australia is among the highest in the world when it comes to asthma. People should be aware of the symptoms and consult their doctor if necessary. Asthma is controllable with proper medication and plan of action on asthma.
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