 Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts in childhood. It's important to treat it when you first notice the symptoms. This will help prevent it from worsening and causing a severe asthma attack. Severe asthma attacks may require emergency care, and they can cause death.
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| Asthma, if failed to cure completely, can be very well controlled. There are ways to greatly reduce the episodes of attacks, so asthmatics can still enjoy a normal and active life. | | Homeopathy is the only system of medicine which tries to 'cure' this disease, instead of trying to provide symptomatic relief. | | Always consult your doctor and get the right medicine and the dosage that is suitable for you. Self-medication is always dangerous. | |
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The following articles discussing asthma, asthma treatment and asthma remedies, and answer common questions and ideas for prevention of attacks, and management of asthma attacks if they occur.
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Understanding Asthma
The word 'asthma' is derived from the Greek meaning ' panting' or 'labored breathing'. Asthma, as defined by World Health Organization, is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person.
Symptoms may occur several times in a day or week in affected individuals, and for some people become worse during physical activity or at night.Asthma affects 300 million people, and in 2005 alone, 255,000 people have died because of asthma.
TYPES OF ASTHMA
According to the etiology, bronchial asthma is divided in the following groups:
- Allergic (extrinsic/ atopic) - This type of asthma usually starts in childhood and is often preceded by eczema. But most of the young adults (<35 yrs) developing asthma also fall in this category. Genetic factors also play a significant role i this. In this type of asthma the allergen leads to production of excessive (IgE) immunoglobulins.
- Infective or Intrinsic - This is not hereditary or allergic, but may be caused by, or at least associated with upper respiratory tract or bronchial infection which is usually viral.
- Psychological factors (like anxiety, emotional stress etc) are often considered to be the sole cause of some asthmatic attacks, but it is still not certain whether it can be the sole cause or is only a precipitating factor.
- Occupational asthma - This can occur in certain industries in which there is exposure to metallic dusts (esp. platinum salts), biological detergents, toluene diisocyanate, polyurethane, flour and dust from grains etc.
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 Avoid an Asthma Emergency
Asthma attacks rarely happen without warning. Knowing the signs of a pending attack could help you prevent an asthma emergency. In fact, acting quickly could save your life.
Asthma can be life-threatening. Watching somebody gasping for breath is a terrifying experience and being well prepared is the best advice.With severe asthmatics it’s important to have a written programme displayed in a prominent place so everyone knows what to do when an asthma attack occurs. Severe asthmatics are also advised to have oxygen at hand and to get to the emergency service at the local hospital as quickly as possible.
There are usually many warning signs of an impending asthma attack and you can monitor your condition by regularly checking for the following symptoms.
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