Ways of dealing with Asthma:

There are so many ways of dealing with Asthma that it can become quite confusing but to take this to a personal level it is important to find out just what type of asthma that you have. What are your symptoms and what are your triggers?

First off, if you think that you have asthma go to you doctor and tell her. Before you do this it is a good idea to write down why you think that you have asthma and what is happening to you.

Most of the symptoms a person experiences while having an asthma attack are related to what is going on in the airways in the lungs. Something usually triggers the asthma attack, such as an allergen or irritant like as pollen, a pollutant, harsh chemical smell, exhaust fume, dust particles or pet dander.

The airway responds to the allergen or irritant by becoming inflamed which causes the airway to get smaller, making it more difficult to move air in and out of the lungs. The inflamed airways can lead to a feeling of tightness in the chest; chest pain or discomfort can also be felt during an asthma attack. The person is usually coughing or experiencing shortness of breathes.

The purpose of almost all asthma medications is to make sure that the airways are open to allow the person to breath as easy as possible. For instants if a person has allergies an antihistamine or decongestant will be prescribed.

Having asthma should not stop you from leading an active lifestyle (unless you let it). Take a look at these tips to help you manage your asthma attacks.

Make sure that you find a good doctor that understands your problems. This is the key to managing your asthma. Do not be afraid to “shop around”

Having found your doctor, the next thing to do is to get a proper diagnosis. The doctor will ask you a series of questions; so you must be prepared to know what is going on with you to be able to answer correctly. From your answers the doctor will be able to determine how severe your asthma is and so start working with you to make sure you get the right level of control. If you use an inhaler or take medications, it is a good idea to do so about twenty minutes before you do any manual work or exercise. Doing so will help you for a couple of hours without any attacks.

Making a habit of checking out the weather before you begin your day: is it going to be too hot or too cold, what’s the pollen count etx all this information will help you manage you asthma because you will know what to expect and prepare for it.

If you really have to go out in the cold weather; use a scarf across your mouth and nose so that the air that you breath in is not so cold.

When you have a cold or fever, it is best to take the day off and avoid going out which could only make your situation worse

Dust mites are an emamy of asthma suffers; be really aggressive towards them. Regularly vacuum your bed and wash your sheets on a really hot wash. Do not have any dust traps in your house, like dried flowers or wall hangings. Do not have carpets but wet moppable floors.

Avoid plants in your garden that release a lot of pollen. Wear a mask when you mown the lawn and have fences rather then hedges to reduce dust and pollen from other peoples gardens.

Do not smoke and avoid places where smokers are likely to hang out.

It is a good idea, sometimes to step away from drugs and find something that is natural. A Himalayan Salt Pipe is such a nnatural respiratory aid and used just use a few minutes a day can make a world of difference. .

Have an Asthma Action Plan. This is something to sort out with your doctor so that you know just what to do and when. .

It is very important never to run out of your medications. Always stock up at least two days before you run out because your suppler may well not have the medication in stock and have to reorder them themsleves. .

Hopefully these few tips have help you. Always learn about asthma and always be on the look out for new information. And remember; make your doctor you new best friend.