How to prevent frequent asthma attacks?
Asthma is a non curable disease but there are various means to prevent the frequency and intensity of the attacks. An asthma patient must have full knowledge about the disease and means of controlling it. Asthma does not mean keeping away from exercises but one should in fact engage in regular physical activity to stay […]
Second hand smoke and its effects on children
According to a recent survey, there is no secure level of exposure to second hand smoke, which on average, its effects on children is more severe than the adults. Asthma attacks perhaps are the most well known health effect of the second hand smoking exposure among kids. The second hand exposure raises the frequency of […]
What To Do In Case Of Emergency Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks can be frightening, not just for the patient but also those around him/her. When you have an emergency asthma attack or someone near you gets an attack, do no panic. It is also good to reassure the patient so that they too do not panic. Panicking only worsens the situation. The first thing […]
What Is Bronchial Asthma
This is the condition where a disorder occurs in the airways. The symptoms are recurring and include airflow impediment, bronchial hyper responsiveness and an underlying inflammation. The interaction of these factors determines the extent and impact together with how the asthma manifests. In some individuals chest the inflammation causes chest tightness and breathing problems are […]
Asthma and senior citizens
Asthma is defined to be a persistent lung disease which in today’s polluted world has become quite prevalent. It can affect anyone, irrespective of age and can never be said to have been completely cured. Symptoms of old age asthma are continuous forcing senior citizens to take everyday medication. Asthma is also said to be […]
Allergies that can trigger asthma attacks
Some people get asthma attacks due to some allergens present in the environment. Allergens are substances which are harmless and do not often react to human body but, when they do react they lead to allergies. Written below are some allergies that can trigger asthma attacks:- Respiratory problems – if a person is suffering from […]
Allergy Solutions for Airborne Allergies
With the rise in pollution, a significant rise in airborne allergies has been noticed. Almost 20% of the world’s population now suffers from airborne allergies. So, it is important to know about some allergy solution for airborne allergies. Various herbal and medical remedies can be tried to cure airborne allergies. Antihistamines, eyebright, Claritin, Zyrtec, Clarniex […]
Holistic Treatments for Respiratory Disorders
Respiratory or breathing problems are frequent these days owing to the pollution in the air. Other than these air pollutants, there are allergies of several types that contribute to the problems. Asthma is also one such disease. Plenty of medications are available for the respiratory problems. Among holistic treatments, the herbal approach is the most […]
How safe are Controller Medicines for Asthma?
Asthma is related to the breathing problems. An asthma attack will not let the person suffering the attack breath properly. This happens because the attack causes the respiratory organs to narrow thereby causing chronic breathing problems. Several medicines are available in the market that claim to help you. Some go to the extent of claiming […]