Asthma Questions: Which Inhaler Is Which?
Question: I know that inhalers comes in two different specifications: "reliever" inhalers, for when an attack hits, and "prevention" inhalers for general use. However, I am worried that in the panic of… [more]
Asthma Questions: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Question: I've heard something called the "hygiene hypothesis" being referenced when discussing asthma. What is this? Answer: The "hygiene hypothesis" is a school of thought presented by… [more]
The Ins and Outs of Asthma Treatment
Although asthma is defined as a chronic (i.e. long term) illness, it is not usually life threatening - and for most sufferers becomes more of an annoyance than a genuine threat to their well-being. As… [more]
Asthma – General Infomation
Asthma Questions: Which Inhaler Is Which?
Question: I know that inhalers comes in two different specifications: “reliever” inhalers, for when an attack hits, and “prevention” inhalers for general use. However, I am worried that in the panic of an attack I will forget which is which. How do I identify between the two, and if I do accidentally use my “prevention” [...]
Asthma Questions: Adult Asthma
Question: I have always thought of asthma as the kind of illness that is identified in childhood. I’m 34, and I was recently diagnosed with asthma. Is it possible to suddenly start suffering from asthma so late in life? Answer: Asthma is predominantly identified in children, who are more susceptible to the inflammation of the [...]
Asthma Questions: Can A Child “Grow Out” Of Asthma?
Question: My daughter is six years old, and I recently took her to the doctor as I had noticed she was occasionally struggling to breathe and was coughing a lot. She was diagnosed with mild asthma and given two inhalers to use, which seem to be doing the job. I have, however, heard that sometimes [...]
Learning To Live With Asthma
Asthma is a respiratory illness, caused by an inflammation and subsequent narrowing of the ‘tubes’ of the lungs (medically known as the bronchi). It is largely incurable but is not life threatening, and for many asthma sufferers it is merely a matter of learning to shape their life around asthma and discovering tips on how [...]
The Ins and Outs of Asthma Treatment
Although asthma is defined as a chronic (i.e. long term) illness, it is not usually life threatening – and for most sufferers becomes more of an annoyance than a genuine threat to their well-being. As one of the most common non-life-threatening illnesses in the world, asthma is well studied by medical research scientists, and as [...]
Asthma Help: Coughing So Hard, Can’t Take Inhalers
Question: I have asthma, and find it particularly difficult first thing in the morning when it’s winter. I tend to cough a lot and it’s quite uncontrollable – to the extent where I cannot take my reliever inhaler to correct the problem. I get in to a disturbing cycle of coughing / not being able [...]
Asthma Problems
Asthma 101: The Peak Flow Meter
As asthma is a chronic condition, it is important for sufferers’ to continually monitor the severity of their condition. As people age, their needs in terms of the medication they require to control their asthma may change – so continual monitoring is essential. It is also important for users to understand what makes their conditions [...]
The Causes of Asthma
The exact causes of asthma are unknown; there is no direct chain of events that effects every single sufferer. There is some evidence that asthma is a genetic condition, as people inherit the tendency towards inflamed airways – the primary problem associated with asthma. If a child’s parents both have asthma, they are statistically more [...]
Asthma Questions: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Question: I’ve heard something called the “hygiene hypothesis” being referenced when discussing asthma. What is this? Answer: The “hygiene hypothesis” is a school of thought presented by certain medical studies, discovered during investigations in to why asthma is seemingly on the rise. While by no means a new condition, cases of asthma have been steadily [...]
Asthma Help
Asthma Questions: Confirming Diagnosis
Question: I have read up on asthma symptoms and I am concerned that I suffer from the condition. How do I go about obtaining a diagnosis? Answer: First and foremost, consult your doctor. If you are experiencing any breathing difficulties at all, it is important to get things checked with your doctor. At said appointment, [...]
Asthma Sufferers: What You Should Avoid
Although asthma is largely controllable with medication, there are certain stimulants that can bring on an attack even if medication has been used. Learning to identify these stimuli and – wherever possible – avoid them is an important part of learning to cope with asthma. – Smoke: tobacco smoke is a major stimulant of asthma [...]
Asthma Questions: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Question: I’ve heard something called the “hygiene hypothesis” being referenced when discussing asthma. What is this? Answer: The “hygiene hypothesis” is a school of thought presented by certain medical studies, discovered during investigations in to why asthma is seemingly on the rise. While by no means a new condition, cases of asthma have been steadily [...]