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Asthma
The Causes and Risks of
Asthma
Diagnosing Asthma
Complications of Asthma
Treatment of Asthma
Prevention of Asthma
Complications of Asthma
Asthma attacks are common, resulting in missed work and school
days and visits to the emergency rooms. It is vital to
understand the triggers for asthma attacks and the signs of an
asthma attack to prevent them before they occur.
Many people experience an increase in asthma attacks at night.
Your doctor can address this problem by adjusting your
treatment. Some asthma conditions are treated using oral
and/or intravenous corticosteroids, but these treatments can
have profound side effects. Using inhaled corticosteroids
limit potential side effects.
Those with asthma are at increased risk of developing problems
associated with acid reflux, including the development of
gastroesophogeal reflux disease. Avoiding acid reflux can be
aided by avoiding food or drink for several hours prior to
bedtime and sleeping with the head slightly elevated.
Although Asthma has the
potential to profoundly impact lifestyle and activities, in
most cases this does not have to happen. Most cases of
asthma are highly treatable and the prevention of asthma is a
growing area of scientific research.
The
American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology provides
outstanding resources for those suffering from asthma and it's
complications. For parents of asthmatic children,
the Allergy &
Asthmatic Network Mothers of Asthmatics offers excellent
information for both parents and children. |
