Asthma is a chronic condition whose main symptom is shortness of breath. This symptom can be caused by several factors including, but not limited to, the airways becoming narrowed or inflamed and the accumulation of mucus in the lungs. Asthma usually runs through the genes but it may also be developed, especially if the person is exposed for an extended period of time in environments that may cause respiratory infections.
While asthma is a condition, the event when the airways become narrowed is known as an asthma attack, episode, or flare up. Most asthma attacks are due to unintentional inhaling of airborne irritants. When these particles reach the lungs or even just the airways, the reaction causes the asthmatic to experience shortness of breath. At times, a whistling sound known as wheezing is heard.
Asthma symptoms are also present in the long list of allergic reactions. A non-asthmatic may experience an asthma attack upon accidental inhaling of an allergen. Allergic reactions typically involve swelling; most often in the face. Severe allergic reactions may cause internal swelling that reach the larynx. If this happens, breathing is impaired. Allergic reactions may also cause mucus release in the lungs. All of these symptoms are collectively called allergic asthma.
Molds, pollen, pets, and dust mites are well known asthma triggers. These same substances are the most-common of all inhaled allergens. With allergy, trigger avoidance is a must. Since asthma has other triggers, allergen avoidance is not enough for asthmatics. Asthma-exclusive triggers include smoke, fumes, and strong odors.
Medications for allergic asthma generally include fast-acting bronchodilators coupled with anti-inflammatory medicines. Epinephrine is mainly used to treat allergic reactions but is also used for severe asthma attacks. Unlike food allergy, true allergy, which causes allergic asthma, can be dealt with immunotherapy. This option, however, needs to be discussed with ones allergist. - 30286
While asthma is a condition, the event when the airways become narrowed is known as an asthma attack, episode, or flare up. Most asthma attacks are due to unintentional inhaling of airborne irritants. When these particles reach the lungs or even just the airways, the reaction causes the asthmatic to experience shortness of breath. At times, a whistling sound known as wheezing is heard.
Asthma symptoms are also present in the long list of allergic reactions. A non-asthmatic may experience an asthma attack upon accidental inhaling of an allergen. Allergic reactions typically involve swelling; most often in the face. Severe allergic reactions may cause internal swelling that reach the larynx. If this happens, breathing is impaired. Allergic reactions may also cause mucus release in the lungs. All of these symptoms are collectively called allergic asthma.
Molds, pollen, pets, and dust mites are well known asthma triggers. These same substances are the most-common of all inhaled allergens. With allergy, trigger avoidance is a must. Since asthma has other triggers, allergen avoidance is not enough for asthmatics. Asthma-exclusive triggers include smoke, fumes, and strong odors.
Medications for allergic asthma generally include fast-acting bronchodilators coupled with anti-inflammatory medicines. Epinephrine is mainly used to treat allergic reactions but is also used for severe asthma attacks. Unlike food allergy, true allergy, which causes allergic asthma, can be dealt with immunotherapy. This option, however, needs to be discussed with ones allergist. - 30286
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