Most people do not realize that asthma is an allergic reaction come disease. It causes the airways to become inflamed, which constricts the airways and blocks the lungs. This causes things like…

– Wheezing
– Coughing
– Increased mucus production, which acerbates breathing problems
– Chest Pain

More Boys Than Girls

Many people who experience this kind of attack feel as if they are suffocating and may even have a panic attack, which makes things much worse than they already are. At least half of all asthmatics develop before the age of ten years old. A full third before they turn 40. Boys are more likely to be asthmatic than girls in the early years but as age increases, girls are just as likely as boys are to develop the allergy.

There Is Nothing Funny About It

Asthma is strange in that children are not likely to have asthma attacks once they are adults. However, you are more susceptible to asthma attacks if you suffer from allergies. If you have asthma, you are sensitive to things that regular folks take for granted. Things like dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, and other common allergens affect you and can bring on an attack. A severe enough attack will land you in the hospital, or worse. Your private information is protected by the HIPAA Security Rule, should you need to go to a hospital for an asthma attack.

Track Your Triggers

The number and severity of asthma attacks can be reduced if you follow this simple advice.

– Asthma attacks are brought on by triggers. Triggers are things like cigarette smoke, dust, and other things that can irritate asthma. Eliminate the trigger and reduce the risk, it is as easy as that. Do not hang around people who smoke and keep your house as dust free as possible.

– Lately, morning weather reports now include pollen count information for those with asthma. Try to track your pollen count tolerance and stay indoors as much as possible when it is too high.

– Dust mites love carpeting. In fact, they thrive on it. Remove carpeting from your home and at work if it is possible. If that is not possible, let your employer know so that they can have the carpets cleaned and vacuum when you are not scheduled to work.

– You can place your mattress in a mattress cover. These covers are made from a plastic material that has a zipper on one end and will reduce your exposure to dust mites that invade your bed.

– Drinking plenty of fluids during the day will loosen mucus and make it easier for you to dispel it and breathe at night.

– Many doctors will issue the asthmatic an acute care regimen that will help you keep an attack under control once it starts. If your doctor has not done this for you yet, ask him or her about it the next time you are in their office.

Write It Down And Learn

Keeping a journal of your daily activities will help you to pinpoint where and what causes a reaction in you. These will soon turn into a list of places and things to avoid. This is also a great way to learn what your specific triggers are and when or where they occur most often. This is great information for an asthmatic to possess.

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