Simple measures can help get asthma attacks under control, which ensures good quality of life, scientists reveal.
Asthma
It''s a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. Allergy and other airway irritants can trigger it
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Allergist Dr.James Sublett, at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), said that patients were prone to hospitalization because they weren't aware of simple tips that can get asthma under control. He added that sufferers are also not aware that uncontrolled asthma is dangerous and far costlier.
ACAAI has put together this list of facts to help you understand how you can not only achieve better outcomes with your asthma, but also start breathing easier.
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Do you find it difficult to breathe especially during the cold weather? You may need to get tested for asthma, a respiratory condition that is induced by allergies.
Asthma sufferers may not realize that getting their symptoms under control can improve their overall health. Controlled asthma means:
Asthma is a complex condition, and exists in a variety of forms, including allergic asthma, exercise-induced asthma and work-related asthma. Each type can have different symptoms and triggers, and each requires a different approach to diagnosis and treatment. Similarly, each patient also has a different set of symptoms and triggers, which sets off an asthma attack.
According to the newly updated ACAAI Asthma Management and the Allergist: Better Outcomes at Lower Cost, asthma care provided by allergists is associated with better patient outcomes across a range of important markers.
Source: Medindia
Tests for Asthma
Do you find it difficult to breathe especially during the cold weather? You may need to get tested for asthma, a respiratory condition that is induced by allergies.
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Asthma sufferers may not realize that getting their symptoms under control can improve their overall health. Controlled asthma means:
- No or fewer asthma symptoms even at night or after exercise.
- Prevention of all or most asthma attacks.
- Participation in all activities, including exercise.
- No emergency room visits or hospital stays.
- Less need for quick-relief medicines.
- Minimize side effects from asthma medications.
Asthma is a complex condition, and exists in a variety of forms, including allergic asthma, exercise-induced asthma and work-related asthma. Each type can have different symptoms and triggers, and each requires a different approach to diagnosis and treatment. Similarly, each patient also has a different set of symptoms and triggers, which sets off an asthma attack.
According to the newly updated ACAAI Asthma Management and the Allergist: Better Outcomes at Lower Cost, asthma care provided by allergists is associated with better patient outcomes across a range of important markers.
Source: Medindia
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