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There is a number of asthma symptoms, signs and causes, getting informed about asthma remedies and cures is simple. Nevertheless, there are certain facts and information children and adults with asthma tend to forget about. These include asthma management at home, its control, the use of medications and inhalers and its prevention. The article intends to give information and guidelines about the treatment and prevention of asthma as well as the program of action which should be taken by all acute, severe or mild asthma patients.
Asthma attack
When you refer to an asthma attack it means worsening the symptoms, your air passage becomes narrower and mucus places on them. Asthma attacks are caused by various triggers which vary from person to person. The chest becomes tight, you feel pain and pressure in your lungs. Other symptoms of asthma attacks include:
- wheezing while breathing
- frequent coughing up
- difficulty talking
- sweaty face and becoming pale
- frequent retractions
- blue lips
You should be warned when you notice the following signs:
- night cough
- losing or shortness of breath
- tiredness, getting upset easily, mood swings
- wheezing or coughing after exercising
- certain periods of problems with lungs
- sleeping problems
Once you recognize the exposure that causes attacks you can try to prevent them from occuring. The most important aspect of asthma prevention is the recognition of its signs Severe asthma attacks which do not recede and are unable to treat require emergeny care as soon as possible.
What should you do at home
If you have an allergic asthma you should:
- keep pillows, duvets, mattresses in covers
- wash you bedclothes every week in hot water
- get rid of your carpets
- reduce the number of curtains and drapes so as they couldn't keep dust mites
- dust all surfaces as often as possible
- keep all the things that attract dust in closed boxes and shelves
- get rid of stuffed animals
- keep wardrobe, drawers and closets closed
- change filters on heaters and air conditioners often
- air your home frequently
- clean your bathrooms very often so as to destroy mold
- do not keep indoor plants in bedrooms
- remove insects from your home
- use dehumidifiers
- if you have a dog or cat at home limit its living area so it wouldn't go to your bedroom
- wash your pets systematically
If you have sinusitis asthma avoid:
- dry or cold air
- air pollution or smog
- dry air
You can use:
- panikillers in order to soothe the discomfort
- antihistamine drugs
- sprays that reduce swelling of nose and let sinuses dry normally
How can I help myself?
Follow a healthy, non- inducing lifestyle in which you listen to your doctor's advice and take medications accordingly. Do not overuse drugs as this may be dangerous, avoid cough medicines - they cause unwanted effect, only prescribed inhalers or drugs are designed especially for you. The very first thing you should do after you find out about the disease is to quit smoking. If you want to exercise use your inhalers around 5-30 min before you begin it.
Diary of asthma
You can help yourself by keeping a diary in which you can note down what triggers the attack or what medications or remedies help with limiting the breathing problems. You can also rate the conditions and your mood from good to worse. Every time you visit the doctor share the data with him and give all necessary information about the things which affect your health condition. Keep all the information so as you could refer to it easily and without any problems. Such a journal of asthma will provide you with some hints and ideas to implement healthy habits to your daily routine.
Create an asthma action plan
Use the action plan to record important information about asthma, make a list of emergency phone calls to doctors or health care providers. You can note down all drugs that had been prescribed to you, their doses and usages. Record the doctor's instruction about how to behave in case of an attack or an emergency. Write how certain medications should be used, this should be done to make your family aware of danger and help you as quickly as possible.
Natural asthma cures
There is a series of natural remedies for asthma. Nevertheless, they do not substitute ordinary medical treatment so one should give up taking medications or inhalers. Alternative medical remedies such as herbs, supplements, acupuncture help relieve the symptoms but you should contact the doctor first before you start using any of them.
- Diet - you should reduce the amount of consumed sugar and dairy products
- Herbs - although many herbs and supplements were used to reduce the symptoms not many caused significant improvement. It is said that vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids have good effect in people. Beware of commercial data provided for customers by companies you should rather trust scientific data about. Select brands carefully and avoid manufacturers who do not give important information about potential side effects and dosing guidelines.
- Acupuncture - even though people claim that acupuncture needles help to reduce the symptoms of the disease no research proved its healing effects
Added by:
mary
not connected with health care system
Added on:
2008-04-23 09:55:43 ,
Updated:
2008-05-15 15:14:27
Bibliography:
Visalli, G Guide to Medical Cures and Treatments, 1998
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