ASTHMA….. What is Asthma ?. WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long- term) lung disease...

ASTHMA…..

What is Asthma ?

WHAT IS ASTHMA?

• Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.

go to clinic / hospital ASAP– for Doctor’s evaluation &

treatment

ASTHMA SIGNS :

• Non-stop coughing• Followed by Wheezing • Then difficulty in breathing • Chest tightnessPlus • family history…

When your asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it's called an asthma attack. In a severe asthma attack, the airways can close so much that your vital organs do not get enough oxygen. People can die from severe asthma attacks.

ASTHMA…..

What causes it ?

1. ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS) • You should not smoke in your office / home

or allow anyone else to.

• For some people, the smell of tobacco smoke alone may trigger asthma.

2. ANIMALS DANDER

• No matter what your favorite pet is - dog, cat, bird, hamster or guinea pig

• They all shed dander that can worsen allergies and asthma.

3. DUST MITES

• Both dust mite pieces and dust mite droppings are allergens that travel through air and can trigger the allergic cascade and worsen asthma.

• They can be found commonly on carpets,

mattresses, pillows and upholstered furniture.

4. WEATHER

• Whether its very humid or too cold, may also trigger asthma

5. FOOD

• Cocoa / chocolate• Nuts• Soy & wheat• Glutinous rice • Honey dew / water melon, etc…

7. LAUGHTER

• Laughing too much…. get asthma

6. STRESS

ASTHMA…..

Treatment

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS :

• Aerobid • Asmanex • Azmacort • Flovent • Pulmicort • Symbicort (a combination

medication that includes a steroid plus a long acting bronchodilator drug)

• Qvar

CRONIC ASTHMA ATTACK :

USE NEBULIZER (@ home / clinic / hospital)

ASTHMA care…..

• Right Medication

and• Exercise

PREVENTION IS

BETTER THAN CURE…..

HAVE GOOD DAY…..

Thank you