Asthma Relief and Treatment
About Asthma:
Asthma is a
condition in which the airways of the lungs become either
narrowed or completely blocked, impeding normal breathing.
However, in asthma, this obstruction of the lungs is reversible,
either spontaneously or with medication.Nearly 5 million
children younger than 18 have asthma. Increasing in prevalence,
asthma is the most common chronic illness of school-aged
children. It is responsible for 10.1 million school absences
every year -- three times as many as any other cause. Asthma
also can limit participation in school athletic programs.
However, when properly managed, children with asthma can
participate fully in both academic and athletic aspects of
student life.Asthma is a chronic lung condition that can develop
at any age. Fifteen million people--seven percent of those who
live in the United States--have asthma. However, it is most
common in childhood and occurs in approximately 7-10% of the
pediatric population. It is the number one cause for school
absenteeism among all chronic diseases.
Symptoms of Asthma:
The most common symptoms during an asthma attack are as follows:
the airways become narrowed and inflamed, making breathing
difficult, wheezing and troublesome coughing (particularly at
night) results.It is important to check with your doctor if you
are having any of these problems:
1.Breathlessness with exercise or activity 2.Breathlessness with
wheezing 3.Wheezing 4.Coughing 5.Chest tightness or soreness,
especially with coughing or deep breathing 6.Waking up at night
with breathlessness or wheezing
Causes of Asthma:
The most common cause of asthma is allergy. Of the children who
have asthma, 90 percent are allergic. Of the people over 30, 50
percent have allergies. Asthma may also be a result of infection
such as bronchiolitis, which is caused by a viral infection of
the airways. More than half the children who get bronchiolitis
have asthma until they are at least 7 years old.
Generally, the cause of asthma can be divided into two major
factors:
Triggers, which result in tightening of the airways. Inducers,
which result in inflammation of the airways. Triggers irritate
the airways, and do not cause inflammation. Symptoms caused by
triggers tend to be immediate, short-lived, and rapidly
reversible. Airways will react more quickly to triggers if
inflammation is already present in the airways. Common triggers
include everyday stimuli such as cold air, a polluted
environment, strong fumes, emotional upsets, and smoke. Smoke
acts as a very strong trigger. Second-hand smoke has been shown
to aggravate asthma symptoms, especially in children.
Tropical Medications of Asthma:
Some tropical medicines for asthma treatment are follows. Angelica Root
Extract Bronchitis &
Asthma Aide Ginkoba Kombucha Tea
Home care Suggestion:
Avoid tobacco smoke. Apply an onion poultice to the chest.
Maintain a vegetarian diet as much as possible eat only fresh
raw foods. Also take walks as exercise helps the system to get
rid of toxins.
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