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What You Should Know about
Asthma
Most of us have heard of asthma, even if we do not know
exactly what it is. How much do you know about asthma, its
causes, its symptoms and its treatment? You’re not alone if you
discover that you don’t know as much as you thought you did.
Here are some things you should know about asthma.
First, know that asthma can affect anyone, regardless of
age, sex, race or other factors. It is most common in children
or people with a family history of asthma although it can occur
in families with no history and early-onset asthma is also
possible.
We know that asthma is caused my inflammation in the airways
of the lungs which leads to the common symptoms of asthma but
we do not know exactly what causes this inflammation. We do,
however, know what types of conditions and circumstances can
attribute to or cause a flare-up of asthma. We call these
asthma triggers.
Exercise is one of the most common triggers of asthma and
even people with mild asthma can experience symptoms triggered
by exercise. However, getting exercise is actually good for
your body and your asthma; you just need proper treatment while
doing so.
Pollen and certain types of molds are another trigger for
people with asthma. During the season of hay fever, many people
with asthma need additional treatment and may have trouble
going outdoors. Indoor molds can also contribute to asthma
flare-ups.
Upper respiratory infections are another common trigger for
asthma. If you have a cold, flu or other type respiratory
infection, you will likely have an occurrence of asthma
symptoms.
Certain foods and certain medicines can also trigger asthma
symptoms. These can vary from person to person and can be
allergy-related so your doctor can help you determine your
triggers and avoid them as much as possible.
Emotions can also affect your asthma. While asthma is not
directly related to your nerves or your emotional state, there
are certain emotions such as stress or even laughter than can
cause or aggravate the symptoms of asthma.
Please note that these things do not cause asthma, nor do
allergies cause asthma, they just contribute to the condition
and often lead to flare-ups or “attacks” as they are often
called. If you have asthma, your children could be at a greater
risk for getting it too so it’s important to learn the early
warning signs and keep an eye on it.
There is no cure
for asthma but there are many treatments available.
Advancements in technology and medicine every day are leading
us to new treatments and possibly a cure in the future but for
now, we have to settle for the treatment plans our doctors deem
best for us.
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