Medical Advances and Case Report

Editorial - (2021) Volume 9, Issue 3

Asthma: A minor nuisance or a life-threatening asthma attack
Matthew L. Krings*
 
Department of Pulmonary, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA
 
*Correspondence: Matthew L. Krings, Department of Pulmonary, University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA,

Description

Asthma is a disease, of the airways to the lungs. Asthma causes the within walls of the airways, or the bronchial tubes, to become swollen and inflamed. It makes breathing difficult and may make some physical activities challenging or maybe impossible. It’s a long-term disease. For some people, asthma could be a minor nuisance. For others, it is a serious problem that interferes with daily activities and will result in a life-threatening bronchial asthma. Asthma runs strongly in families and is about half because of genetic susceptibility and about half thanks to environmental factors. The strong familial clustering of asthma has encouraged an increasing volume of research into the genetic predisposition to disease. Asthma signs and symptoms include; Shortness of breath, Chest tightness or pain, Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing, coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, like a chilly or the flu. Genetics, pollution, allergy and modern hygiene standards are suggested as causes, but there's not currently enough evidence to grasp if any of those do cause asthma. Exposure to numerous irritants and substances that trigger allergies (allergens) can trigger signs and symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are different from person to person and may include: Infections like sinusitis, colds, and therefore the flu, Allergens like pollens, mold, pet dander, and mud mites, Irritants like strong odors from perfumes or cleaning solutions, pollution, Tobacco smoke, Exercise, Cold air or changes within the weather, like temperature or humidity, Gastro reflux disease (GERD), Strong emotions like anxiety, laughter, sadness, or stress, Medications like aspirin, Food preservatives called sulfites, found in things like shrimp, pickles, beer and wine, dried fruits, and bottled lemon and lime juices. The main tests accustomed help diagnose asthma are; FeNO test, Spirometry, Peak flow test, also a chest X-ray or allergy tests are often done to work out if the symptoms may well be triggered by an allergy. While there is no thanks to prevent asthma, doctor can design a step-by-step plan for living with the condition and preventing asthma attacks. Therefore the treatment goals for asthma are to adequately Control symptoms, minimize the chance of future exacerbations, maintain normal lung function, maintain normal activity levels, and take the smallest amount of medication possible with the smallest amount of potential side effects. Long-term control medicines like, Antileukotrienes or leukotriene modifiers, Cromolyn sodium, Inhaled corticosteroids, Long-acting inhaled beta2-agonists (always administered with another asthma-related drug), Methylxanthines, Oral corticosteroids, Immunomodulators are taken each day to forestall symptoms and attacks. These medicines are taken each day, whether or not you are doing not have symptoms. The foremost effective long-term control medicines reduce airway inflammation and help improve asthma control.

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