What is Asthma?
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. Both adults and children can be affected by asthma. Asthma can cause the airways in the lungs to become tight. Asthma can cause shortness of breath, chest tightness or wheezing. With asthma, airways are sensitive and can become irritated from "triggers". Asthma triggers can be caused by the environment and allergies. Asthma triggers can cause an asthma attack.
Signs and Symptoms
You should know the signs and symptoms of asthma. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should speak to your doctor. Symptoms of asthma include
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing sound when breathing out
- Tight feeling in your chest
- Coughing
- Signs of allergies (ex. Runny nose, sore throat, headaches)
-At night
-Coughing when exercising
Asthma becomes more common each year. It is not known why. There are some things that can increase the chances of asthma.
A history of asthma in the family,Smoke exposure,Overweight,A low-birth weight as a baby
What causes an asthma attack?
Asthma attacks are caused by triggers. Triggers cause the lining of your airways to become inflamed and start to narrow. The narrowing could cause chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Asthma attacks can be mild or severe. Not everyone has the same symptoms. Early symptoms of an asthma attack are important to know. With knowing the early symptoms you can stop an asthma attack. Learn to control your asthma and know what to do.
Symptoms of an asthma attack include:
- Wheezing when breathing in and out
- Unable to stop coughing
- Fast breathing
- Pressure or pain in the chest
- Talking difficulties
- Shortness of breath
Medications
Controllers and Quick Relief
Medicines that are used for the treatment of asthma are called
- Controller medicine
- Quick-relief medicine
- Allergy medicine
Your doctor will prescribe medicine based on your symptoms and what works best for you.
Controller medicine: Controller medicine is used for long-term control. Controllers are taken every day. Controllers must be taken even when you have no symptoms.
Quick-Relief medicine (rescue medicine): Quick-relief medicines are used for short term relief during an asthma attack. Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Understand why you take the medicine and when to take them. If you don't understand, ask your doctor. Ask your doctor about each medicine and write it down
Safe Environment
Your home should be asthma friendly. Things that could make your home safer:
- Avoid cigarette smoke
- Wash your bed sheets regularly
- Keep dust off your furniture
- Bathe your pets regularly
- Keep your home free of dust
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. Both adults and children can be affected by asthma. Asthma can cause the airways in the lungs to become tight. Asthma can cause shortness of breath, chest tightness or wheezing. With asthma, airways are sensitive and can become irritated from "triggers". Asthma triggers can be caused by the environment and allergies. Asthma triggers can cause an asthma attack.
Signs and Symptoms
You should know the signs and symptoms of asthma. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should speak to your doctor. Symptoms of asthma include
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing sound when breathing out
- Tight feeling in your chest
- Coughing
- Signs of allergies (ex. Runny nose, sore throat, headaches)
-At night
-Coughing when exercising
Asthma becomes more common each year. It is not known why. There are some things that can increase the chances of asthma.
A history of asthma in the family,Smoke exposure,Overweight,A low-birth weight as a baby
What causes an asthma attack?
Asthma attacks are caused by triggers. Triggers cause the lining of your airways to become inflamed and start to narrow. The narrowing could cause chest tightness, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Asthma attacks can be mild or severe. Not everyone has the same symptoms. Early symptoms of an asthma attack are important to know. With knowing the early symptoms you can stop an asthma attack. Learn to control your asthma and know what to do.
Symptoms of an asthma attack include:
- Wheezing when breathing in and out
- Unable to stop coughing
- Fast breathing
- Pressure or pain in the chest
- Talking difficulties
- Shortness of breath
Medications
Controllers and Quick Relief
Medicines that are used for the treatment of asthma are called
- Controller medicine
- Quick-relief medicine
- Allergy medicine
Your doctor will prescribe medicine based on your symptoms and what works best for you.
Controller medicine: Controller medicine is used for long-term control. Controllers are taken every day. Controllers must be taken even when you have no symptoms.
Quick-Relief medicine (rescue medicine): Quick-relief medicines are used for short term relief during an asthma attack. Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Understand why you take the medicine and when to take them. If you don't understand, ask your doctor. Ask your doctor about each medicine and write it down
Safe Environment
Your home should be asthma friendly. Things that could make your home safer:
- Avoid cigarette smoke
- Wash your bed sheets regularly
- Keep dust off your furniture
- Bathe your pets regularly
- Keep your home free of dust
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