Asthma: Diagnose, Prevent And Cure

Asthma is a disease of the lungs that interferes with daily life and is a life threatening disorder.

Asthma is severe respiratory disease. Many people think asthma is disease which affects the lungs only, but in reality it’s a systemic airway disease involving entire respiratory tract.? The airway of an individual becomes hyper responsive and triggers even with small amount of dust, virus or other triggering agents.? According to?WHO approximately 262 million people are affected from asthma and death of approx 455000 peoples.

What Are Symptoms Of Asthma?

The most common symptoms of asthma attack are-

• Wheezing
• Rapid breathing
• Pressure on the chest/tightness
• Breathing problems
• Persistent cough
• Difficulty in talking
• Blue fingernails or lips
• Sweat?
• Pale face
• Difficulty in sleeping

What Are The Causes Of Asthma?

The causes of asthma are:-

• Genetics
• Peoples who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk
• Exposure to allergens like air pollution, dust, moulds
• Peoples with other allergies like rhinitis

Diagnosis Of Asthma

Tips To Prevent The Asthma

• Avoid exposure to allergens
• During winters stay warm, use inhalers regularly, avoid triggers and stay active.
• Avoid smoking
• Take medications regularly?
• Avoid smoking
• Wear mask?

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Dr. Ravin Sharma World Health Organization Google Health