In
compliance with all recommendations of the doctor, people with asthma
can lead normal, active lifestyle, learn, work, play sports, travel and
so on. Diagnosis and treatment of asthma has been allergist. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease, which is determined
by the frequency and severity of attacks, but also by the presence of
seizure during the night.
Asthma is a chronic allergic pulmonary disease, manifested attacks of shortness of breath or dyspnea, dry cough, sometimes in response to exposure to an allergen, against colds, exercise, emotional stress.
From the definition it is clear that asthma can not be cured completely, but it can be controlled. Observing all the advice of a doctor, people with asthma can lead normal, active lifestyle, learn, work, play sports, travel and so on. Diagnosis and treatment of asthma has been allergist. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease, which is determined by the frequency and severity of attacks, but also by the presence of seizure during the night.
Take asthma medicine exactly as the doctor's advice
Asthma drugs can be classified into high-speed bronchodilators (emergency drugs) are used to stop the attacks, and preventive drugs used daily for light protection and prevention of asthma attacks. Fast-acting drugs are prescribed to all patients with an established diagnosis for use during attacks. As a rule, preventive medications prescribed for asthma of moderate and severe. You should know that taking drugs to prevent asthma symptoms every day safely. You will not be dependent on them, even if you use them for many years. There are several methods of administration of anti-asthma drugs. The most frequently prescribed drug in the form of an aerosol (inhaler). To facilitate the use of an inhaler especially in pediatric practice using special devices tank chamber or spacer. The main objective is to maximize the total dose delivery throughout the respiratory tract. In order to ensure the proper use of the inhaler, perform one inhalation of the drug under medical supervision.
Avoid factors that cause asthma attacks you
Should clearly remember all the allergens that cause asthma attacks and avoid contact with them.
Protect your home from the risk factors. Keep pets on the site, or give them away in good hands. Do not smoke in the house. Do not use perfumes and other substances silnopahnuschih. Remove rugs and carpets, chairs, extra pillows and everything where dust can collect. Put special dust-proof covers on pillows and mattresses. Use hypoallergenic mattresses, pillows and blankets. Wash sheets and blankets as often as possible. Ventilate the room regularly. However, do not let the room allergens, such as pollen or down. Avoid physical activity until the doctor says that your asthma is well controlled and sports does not hurt.
You should visit your allergist
You have to trust your doctor. If for some reason you are not satisfied with the doctor, change it. See your doctor as often as he recommends you. Even if you feel good, and you do not have breathing problems. You may need correction therapy or additional examinations. In some cases, performance monitoring respiratory physician recommends that you use the device at home peak flow meter. Use it as often as advised by the doctor, write down all the readings of this device. Keep the house a special blog. Record the date and time of each attack, as well as the allergen that caused it, and peak flow meter readings. Take the diary with you when you go to the reception. So the doctor will be easier to navigate in your state. Ask your doctor what signs indicate a worsening condition. You must accurately represent yourself what will you do in the event of an attack.
What to do when an attack
1) Stop contact with an allergen, which provoked the attack.2) Take a bronchodilator in one dose, which is prescribed by a doctor.3) Stay alone for hours to ensure that breathing returned to normal.
Consult a doctor immediately in the following cases
1) Your bronchodilator emergency does not work or only relieves symptoms for some time.2) Do you feel frequent palpitations, lips and nails turning blue, you find it difficult to say when breathing widely flaring nostrils and marked retraction of the skin in the intercostal spaces. These symptoms indicate ineffective drugs and the need for urgent intervention of a doctor. Call an ambulance.
Asthma is a chronic allergic pulmonary disease, manifested attacks of shortness of breath or dyspnea, dry cough, sometimes in response to exposure to an allergen, against colds, exercise, emotional stress.
From the definition it is clear that asthma can not be cured completely, but it can be controlled. Observing all the advice of a doctor, people with asthma can lead normal, active lifestyle, learn, work, play sports, travel and so on. Diagnosis and treatment of asthma has been allergist. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease, which is determined by the frequency and severity of attacks, but also by the presence of seizure during the night.
Take asthma medicine exactly as the doctor's advice
Asthma drugs can be classified into high-speed bronchodilators (emergency drugs) are used to stop the attacks, and preventive drugs used daily for light protection and prevention of asthma attacks. Fast-acting drugs are prescribed to all patients with an established diagnosis for use during attacks. As a rule, preventive medications prescribed for asthma of moderate and severe. You should know that taking drugs to prevent asthma symptoms every day safely. You will not be dependent on them, even if you use them for many years. There are several methods of administration of anti-asthma drugs. The most frequently prescribed drug in the form of an aerosol (inhaler). To facilitate the use of an inhaler especially in pediatric practice using special devices tank chamber or spacer. The main objective is to maximize the total dose delivery throughout the respiratory tract. In order to ensure the proper use of the inhaler, perform one inhalation of the drug under medical supervision.
Avoid factors that cause asthma attacks you
Should clearly remember all the allergens that cause asthma attacks and avoid contact with them.
Protect your home from the risk factors. Keep pets on the site, or give them away in good hands. Do not smoke in the house. Do not use perfumes and other substances silnopahnuschih. Remove rugs and carpets, chairs, extra pillows and everything where dust can collect. Put special dust-proof covers on pillows and mattresses. Use hypoallergenic mattresses, pillows and blankets. Wash sheets and blankets as often as possible. Ventilate the room regularly. However, do not let the room allergens, such as pollen or down. Avoid physical activity until the doctor says that your asthma is well controlled and sports does not hurt.
You should visit your allergist
You have to trust your doctor. If for some reason you are not satisfied with the doctor, change it. See your doctor as often as he recommends you. Even if you feel good, and you do not have breathing problems. You may need correction therapy or additional examinations. In some cases, performance monitoring respiratory physician recommends that you use the device at home peak flow meter. Use it as often as advised by the doctor, write down all the readings of this device. Keep the house a special blog. Record the date and time of each attack, as well as the allergen that caused it, and peak flow meter readings. Take the diary with you when you go to the reception. So the doctor will be easier to navigate in your state. Ask your doctor what signs indicate a worsening condition. You must accurately represent yourself what will you do in the event of an attack.
What to do when an attack
1) Stop contact with an allergen, which provoked the attack.2) Take a bronchodilator in one dose, which is prescribed by a doctor.3) Stay alone for hours to ensure that breathing returned to normal.
Consult a doctor immediately in the following cases
1) Your bronchodilator emergency does not work or only relieves symptoms for some time.2) Do you feel frequent palpitations, lips and nails turning blue, you find it difficult to say when breathing widely flaring nostrils and marked retraction of the skin in the intercostal spaces. These symptoms indicate ineffective drugs and the need for urgent intervention of a doctor. Call an ambulance.
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