How to understand asthma symptoms in adults
Adults can recognize asthma symptoms much better then children The reason is very clear, adults can describe their symptoms better to the doctor and so a much more clearer picture is presented to the doctor for her to make an accurate diagnoses. It cannot be stress enough as to how important it is for the doctor to have a clear picture of what is going on for her to prescrip the right treatment.
A feeling of tightness or pain in the chest area and having difficulty with breathing. is normally the first thing many adults notice when they are having an asthma attack, plus, of course, coughing, This may happen at any time, like when working or being physically could well bring about a asthma attack which inflames the lungs and bronchial area.
The symptoms of asthma are stated of by what are called "triggers". It is very important for the person to find out what their trigger is. Make a note of what it is that sets you off. Be aware that it is not always the same thing. For instants, it could be dust one day and cold the next. The triggers are in the air that you breathe and will irritate your airway. The triggers are environmental in nature such as particles. These particles include dust, pollens, pet dander, pollution, tobacco smoke, pollen, fumes from road traffic, or harsh chemicals and breathing in airborne triggers like mould spores or mildew. Cold or very hot weather could also be a cause of asthma attacks.
There is a vast array of medications that is avabale to doctors that will help control the asthma symptoms in people. These medical medications include inhalers, and oral medications. Therefore, control of your asthma with a proper management plan is possible on a daily basis. These prescriptions will work by controlling the irritation in the airways or help to reduce the sensitivity to asthma triggers.
Those who know and understand what their triggers are will have a better time of controlling the problem and thus be able to enjoy life more without numerous asthma attacks. It cannot be stress too much just, how important it is to know your triggers and symptoms. What causes it for you? When you know that, then you can learn how to avoid the triggers if possible in order to really feel that you are in command of your life and asthma.
When an adult has a firm grasp and understanding of their asthma symptoms that they are experiencing they can then inform the doctor treating them and a treatment plan can be devised. Be aware that your asthma symptoms might well change, because what you do might change. For instance if you get a new job with a different environment or move house that could cause a problem or perhaps remove a problem for you. Whenever happens to you if there is any sort of change it is very important to tell your doctor right away so that you stay in control of your asthma and not the other way round.
It is very unlikely that your asthma will just go way. I have heard of very few cases but it is not the norm. What can and does happen is that your asthma seems to get better and you have far fewer attacks. The reason for this is that you have a good management plan set up by you and your doctor and you stick with it... To get that far you have to know your symptoms and pay close attention to what you are doing and where you are going. If there are any changes, make a note and find out why. Could be you went for a walk in the park and got too near a pack of dogs.
Your body may well become more susceptible to a trigger and you will notice a lot more symptoms than you had formerly. For example using a hair shampoo or your have bought a new carpet, may well trigger symptoms. You may be eating different food or trying a new restaurants or shopping in different locations where others are wearing strong colognes or perfumes and suddenly you notice an increase in symptoms.
When you finally understand your symptoms and have devised a good treatment plan, you will find that adults can still enjoy an active life.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
The Signs Of Asthma
What are the signs of asthma?
People who are coughing or wheezing may think that they have asthma but do not. Then again people who do not have any symptoms for a while may then have an attack because something has triggered it.
Asthma can be triggered by many things among the most common are: high pollen, cold weather, dust, allergranes, respiratory infections, exercise.
Allergens can be quite a nuisance because they are all around us, things like dust, mould, smoke, fumes, or even very strong smells.
Most people would get a cold or flu at least once or twice a year and these can be a trigger for asthma attacks making them quite serious infection. Also playing sports could bring on asthma, this is practically true of children.
It is very important to understand the symptoms of asthma because if the disease is not treated there could be very serious health issues. Parents must be able to recognize them in their childereds, to be able to get on top of the problem as soon as possible. Asthma symptoms are very easy to spot.
Asthma symptoms may occur for no obvious reason, practically at night when the person is sleeping and for no obvious reason. The symptoms can be different from person to person and also people can have different symptoms for one attack and another set of symptoms for another attack.
The symptoms of asthma occur when the airways tighten, become inflamed, and fill with mucus. As the airway closes the person could start coughing, particularly at night and early morning. They will experience shortness of breath, pain in the chest or chest pressure. Feeling breathless (you may gasp for breath), a tight chest, like a band tightening around it, wheezing, which makes a whistling sound when you breathe. You may have one or more of these symptoms. Symptoms that are worse during the night or with exercise can mean that asthma is getting worse.
A lot of people ask if reactive airway disease is the same as asthma Reactive airway disease is more of a history of coughing and shortness of breath then a specific diagnosis. That does not mean to say that asthma is not misdiagnosed as reactive airway disease most doctors would have difficult with this. Because there are not any accurate test for asthma under the age of 6. .
Of course, if a person finds it difficulty to breath sometimes then they should go to the doctor right away. .
What the doctor will do is ask for a medical history and find out what sort of trouble is being experienced by that person. Difficulty of breathing will look for and the doctor will look out for any signs of whistling or wheezing in the lungs. The doctor will also ask if there has been any coughing. .
Frequent asthma attacks can be a strong sign of asthma. The doctor should be able to find out if the lungs are OK with the use of a peak flow meter.This meter shows lung function and the less there is the worse the asthma will be. In addition, if the person has to use an inhaler more often, that is a sign that they are getting worse.
People who have asthma should try to avoid working where there is likely to be chemical fumes, dust or gases in the air. .
If a person is frequently coughing and is experiencing difficulty breathing or the treatment plan is no longer controlling asthma symptoms. Then a doctor help must be called for. Remember that asthma can cause a person to die. If a person changes their treatment plan it is a good idea to be closely look at and monitored for the first few days to make sure that the new plan is working corttly.
If there is no improvement with a new plan and the person is having worsening symptoms whilst doing a small amount of work or physical activity it is important to get back to the doctor right away.
People at risk for developing signs of asthma include those with family members who have asthma, anyone who is overweight, smokers, or those people exposed to second-hand smoke. Individuals working around exhaust fumes or other types of pollution are also at risk for developing signs of asthma. Many people can be at risk of developing symptoms of asthma such as people working with chemicals or those working in dusty conditions like farmers or wood workers. It is also a fact that those babies born with a with low birth weight are at risk for developing asthma. .
Asthma can be triggered by many things among the most common are: high pollen, cold weather, dust, allergranes, respiratory infections, exercise.
Allergens can be quite a nuisance because they are all around us, things like dust, mould, smoke, fumes, or even very strong smells.
Most people would get a cold or flu at least once or twice a year and these can be a trigger for asthma attacks making them quite serious infection. Also playing sports could bring on asthma, this is practically true of children.
It is very important to understand the symptoms of asthma because if the disease is not treated there could be very serious health issues. Parents must be able to recognize them in their childereds, to be able to get on top of the problem as soon as possible. Asthma symptoms are very easy to spot.
Asthma symptoms may occur for no obvious reason, practically at night when the person is sleeping and for no obvious reason. The symptoms can be different from person to person and also people can have different symptoms for one attack and another set of symptoms for another attack.
The symptoms of asthma occur when the airways tighten, become inflamed, and fill with mucus. As the airway closes the person could start coughing, particularly at night and early morning. They will experience shortness of breath, pain in the chest or chest pressure. Feeling breathless (you may gasp for breath), a tight chest, like a band tightening around it, wheezing, which makes a whistling sound when you breathe. You may have one or more of these symptoms. Symptoms that are worse during the night or with exercise can mean that asthma is getting worse.
A lot of people ask if reactive airway disease is the same as asthma Reactive airway disease is more of a history of coughing and shortness of breath then a specific diagnosis. That does not mean to say that asthma is not misdiagnosed as reactive airway disease most doctors would have difficult with this. Because there are not any accurate test for asthma under the age of 6. .
Of course, if a person finds it difficulty to breath sometimes then they should go to the doctor right away. .
What the doctor will do is ask for a medical history and find out what sort of trouble is being experienced by that person. Difficulty of breathing will look for and the doctor will look out for any signs of whistling or wheezing in the lungs. The doctor will also ask if there has been any coughing. .
Frequent asthma attacks can be a strong sign of asthma. The doctor should be able to find out if the lungs are OK with the use of a peak flow meter.This meter shows lung function and the less there is the worse the asthma will be. In addition, if the person has to use an inhaler more often, that is a sign that they are getting worse.
People who have asthma should try to avoid working where there is likely to be chemical fumes, dust or gases in the air. .
If a person is frequently coughing and is experiencing difficulty breathing or the treatment plan is no longer controlling asthma symptoms. Then a doctor help must be called for. Remember that asthma can cause a person to die. If a person changes their treatment plan it is a good idea to be closely look at and monitored for the first few days to make sure that the new plan is working corttly.
If there is no improvement with a new plan and the person is having worsening symptoms whilst doing a small amount of work or physical activity it is important to get back to the doctor right away.
People at risk for developing signs of asthma include those with family members who have asthma, anyone who is overweight, smokers, or those people exposed to second-hand smoke. Individuals working around exhaust fumes or other types of pollution are also at risk for developing signs of asthma. Many people can be at risk of developing symptoms of asthma such as people working with chemicals or those working in dusty conditions like farmers or wood workers. It is also a fact that those babies born with a with low birth weight are at risk for developing asthma. .
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