Asthma

What happens during an asthma attack?

People with asthma have acute episodes when the air passages in their lungs get narrower, and breathing becomes more difficult. This is due to an increased sensitivity of the lungs and airways.

The lungs and airways overreact to certain triggers and become inflamed and clogged.

Breathing becomes harder and may hurt.

There may be coughing.

May be a wheezing or whistling sound, which is typical of asthma. Wheezing occurs for the following reasons:

The muscles around the airways narrow and the inner lining of the airways swells and pushes inward.

The membranes that line the airways secrete more mucus than normal.

The mucus can form plugs that further block the air passage.

The air passing through narrowed airways produces the wheezing sounds.

ALERT!

1.The Asthma is a serious disease. Every year, about 5,000 Americans die of asthma and emergency room are nearly 2 million people inquiries regarding this disease.

2. Asthma is an unpredictable disease. Asthma symptoms may seem mild or even absent, but can intensify and worsen at any time.

3. Although not feel it, the disease can hurt you. You may not feel it, but airway inflammation (swelling and irritation) is always present, even when you do not have symptoms. If left untreated, inflammation can cause damage to the lungs and impair lung function.

Crisis

The measures taken depend on the degree of asthma. They can go from using a bronchodilator to the immediate need of hospitalization, highlights Guerrero.

Failure to act properly, the patient runs the risk of even dying from respiratory arrest. Although not common this type of death, yes there are several. In 2001, the World Health Organization reported that in 250 deaths, one was for asthma.

"ASTHMA? DO'S AND DON'TS

Because asthma is a disease that can be cured but rather controlled, it is important to avoid all factors that can trigger.

The following are some things you can do and things to avoid in seasons when pollen and mold are often as it is in winter and spring:

* Keep your windows closed at night to prevent pollen and mold from entering the house.

* Reduce activities early in the morning because the pollen is usually emitted between 5 and 10 am

* Keep your car windows closed when traveling

* Do not cut the grass, or stand around freshly cut grass

* Do not sweep leaves to rake.

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