Asthma
Asthma is a minor inconvenience for some people. For others, it may result in a life-threatening asthma attack.
Asthma can appear throughout childhood or develop later in adulthood.
Asthma and your health.
Although Asthma cannot be cured, its symptoms can be managed. Because Asthma frequently changes over time, you must collaborate with your doctor to monitor your signs and symptoms and alter your medication as required.
What causes the condition of an asthma attack?
- Triggering an allergic reaction
- Family history of Asthma
- Cigarette use or secondhand smoke
- Air pollution over the recommended Air Quality Index
- Exercising regiments
- Above-average physical activity level; more common in children.
Health Quick Check
- Breathing difficulty
- Discomfort in the chest
- Sleeping difficulties caused by shortness of breath
- Wheezing while exhaling
- Past respiratory illness causing breath changes
If you can relate to any of the symptoms listed above, you might have Asthma. Speak with a Leading MD’s health care provider as soon as possible.
Learn about Asthma symptoms
- Breathing difficulty - Short Breaths.
- Tightness or discomfort in the chest.
- Wheezing while exhaling is a frequent symptom of Asthma in youngsters.
- Sleeping difficulties caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing.
- Coughing or wheezing episodes exacerbated by a respiratory illness, such as the common cold or the flu.
If you are noticing any of the symptoms below, please consult your doctor or call us at Leading MD’s immediately. Call us at (623) 295-1190.
- Signs and symptoms of Asthma are becoming more bothersome. If you feel worse, your Asthma may be getting worse.
- As assessed by a device that checks how well your lungs are operating, you're having more trouble breathing (peak flow meter).
- More frequent use of a quick-relief inhaler.
- Exercise seems to have become more difficult due to breathing changes.
Other Issues that can cause an Asthma flare up
- Exercise-induced Asthma, which can be exacerbated by cold and dry air.
- Occupational Asthma is caused by irritants in the job, such as chemical fumes, gases, or dust.
- Allergy-induced asthma is caused by inhaling allergens such as pollen, mold spores, cockroach feces, or skin and dried saliva shed by dogs (pet dander).
When to see emergency treatment
- Shortness of breath or wheezing that worsens quickly.
- Even after taking a quick-relief inhaler, there was no improvement.
- When you are undertaking modest physical exercise, you may have shortness of breath.
- Basic physical activities leave you gasping for breath.
- Asthma is a condition that is brought on by a variety of factors.
Can Asthma be triggered?
- Pollen, dust mites, mold spores, and pet dander. Insect waste particles can also be are examples of airborne allergens.
- Infections of the lungs, such as the common cold.
- Some foods and beverages, such as shrimp, dried fruit, processed potatoes, beer, and wine, include sulfites and preservatives.
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) occurs when stomach acids back up into your throat.
- Physical activity is essential.
- Frigid cold air.
- Stress and strong emotions.
- Smoke and other air pollutants and irritants.
- Beta-blockers, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, and others) as well as naproxen.
Asthma Risk Factors
- Having a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, who has Asthma.
- Having another allergic condition, such as atopic dermatitis (red, itchy skin) or hay fever (runny nose, congestion, and itchy eyes).
- Obesity – High BMI.
- Smoking.
- Secondhand smoke inhalation.
- Exhaust fumes or other forms of pollution Exposure to occupational triggers, such as chemicals used in farming, hairdressing, and manufacturing.
- Complications
- Signs and symptoms hamper sleep, work, and other activities.
- Work or school absences due to asthma flare-ups.
- Bronchial tube narrowing is a permanent narrowing of the tubes that carry air to and from your lungs, affecting your ability to breathe.
Asthma Prevention
While there is no way to prevent Asthma, you and your doctor can devise a step-by-step plan for managing your condition and avoiding asthma attacks.
An Asthma action plan should be followed. Make a detailed plan for taking medications and dealing with an asthma attack with your doctor and health care team. Then stick to your strategy.
Asthma is a chronic condition that must be monitored and treated regularly. Taking charge of your treatment can give you a sense of control over your life.
Obtain the flu and pneumonia vaccination. Keeping up with vaccinations can help keep the flu and pneumonia from causing asthma flare-ups.
Asthma triggers must be identified and avoided. Asthma attacks can be triggered by various outdoor allergens and irritants, ranging from pollen and mold to cold air and pollution. Determine what triggers your Asthma and take steps to avoid those triggers.
Keep your breathing under control. You may learn to recognize early warning signs of an impending attack, such as mild coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
Asthma can be severe condition
Contact Leading MD’s to have a proper evaluation.
It is essential not to leave Asthma untreated or to worsen without proper medical healthcare and evaluation.
If you believe you have Asthma, consult your doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience persistent coughing or wheezing or any other signs or symptoms of Asthma that continue more than a few days. Early treatment of Asthma can help avoid long-term lung damage and keep the illness from worsening.
After you’ve been diagnosed with Asthma, you’ll need to keep an eye on it. If you have Asthma, talk to your doctor about how to keep it under control. Long-term asthma management makes you feel better every day and can help you avoid a life-threatening asthma attack.
If your asthma symptoms worsen, consult your doctor. If your medicine doesn’t appear to be helping your symptoms or if you need to use your quick-relief inhaler more frequently, visit your doctor immediately.
The Medical team of providers at Leading MD’s will help you to manage your Asthma properly. Call us to make an appointment or book your appointment online.
If something feels off, contact your doctor or contact our expert team at (623) 295-1190.
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