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Asthma - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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   Overview
   Symptoms
   Causes
   Triggering Factors
   Myths
   Management
   Treatment
   Famous sports person

Overview

It is a chronic lung disease
It creates narrowing of air passages of the lung
Produces difficulty in breathing.

Symptoms

Wheezing
Cough and cold
Tightness in the chest
Sticky mucus
Disturbed sleep
Breathlessness

Causes

Hereditary factors
Environmental factors like dust, mite, pollen
Occupational exposure to irritants
Dietary Changes
Lack of exercise

Asthma Triggering Factors

Colds and viruses
Irritants like Cigarette smoke, scent, pollution
Cold air or change in weather
Physical exertion
Allergens like dust, mite, pollen, furs
Some medications
Infections
Stress

Myths about asthma

It is contagious
It cannot be controlled
Asthma medicines are addictive

Management of Asthma

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled
Keep the house clean
Use hardwood floors or tile
Avoid carpets in house
Avoid pets with fur or feathers
Use clean bed sheets & pillow covers
Use bed made of synthetic materials
Use air conditioner
Maintain low humidity at home

Treatment

Anti-inflammatory drugs include:
a. Steroid Inhalers
b. Sodium Chromoglycate
Inhalers / Capsules
Treatment –Bronchodilators
Common bronchodilators include:
a. Salbutamol Inhalers
b. Terbutaline Tabs
Consult your Pulmonologist

Famous sports person with asthma

Ian Botham (Cricketer)
Jackie Joyner Kersee (Athlete)
Mark Spitz (Swimmer)

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY(ICE)-Life Saving Measures

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Member Comments ( 2 )

Significant symptoms of asthma disorder have been described in this webpage. While visiting this site people can get all the necessary information about asthma triggering factors, myths about this disorder and kinds of treatments for this illness.
(Posted by Asthmahealing, India Date : 6/1/2012 )

sir/madam,
in this section please provide what a person should do in an emergency. if in travel and person forgot his medicines what should be done. other medicines are doctor prescribed and emergency/first aid is when these are not available.
(Posted by sarathy37, India Date : 5/3/2012 )