For a person with asthma, the bronchi are abnormally sensitive to certain environmental factors.According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Asthma Network, up to 334 million people worldwide may be suffering from asthma. In Africa, the prevalence ranges from 4 to 22%....READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE |
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Doctor Ali Baddredine, a private pulmonologist based in the Senegalese capital Dakar, has enlightened us on the causes, symptoms, and tips for living better with asthma.
This article will explore these and other tips for living with asthma, such as advice for traveling and how to recognize an asthma emergency.
Asthma triggers are substances or situations that can cause a person to experience asthma symptoms. Each person with asthma has their own triggers.
According to the Respiratory Health Association, there are two main types. We explore these triggers and how to identify them in further detail below, as well as the warning signs that an asthma attack could be imminent.
Irritants
Irritants are things that irritate a person’s airways. Common ones include:
smoke
air pollution
extremely hot or cold weather
strong odors
Allergens
Allergens are substances that can cause allergic reactions. Common allergens include:.
animals with feathers or fur, including rodents
dust and dust mites
mold
pollen
cockroaches
Other triggers
Other possible asthma triggers can include:
exercise
respiratory infections
stress
strong emotions that cause a change in breathing pattern
Identifying triggers
If a person can identify what causes their asthma symptoms, they can try to avoid these triggers. People trying to identify triggers can try taking note of when their symptoms occur.
wheezing
coughing
shortness of breath
chest tightness
Flare warning signs
Early warning signs that can indicate that a person’s asthma is going to flare up can include:
breathing changes
throat clearing or itchiness
trouble sleeping
headaches
chin itchiness
There are different medications a healthcare professional can prescribe to treat asthma. People can inhale these or take them as pills.
The CDC note two types of asthma treatment: quick-relief and long-term control.
Quick-relief
As the name suggests, quick-relief medications work fast to treat the symptoms of an asthma attack.
Most people with asthma will receive a quick-relief asthma inhaler. The medications in them will depend on a person’s condition.
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