Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition that causes your airway to narrow, swell, and produce excess mucus that makes breathing difficult. Asthma can lead to other major health concerns and it can potentially be life-threatening. As of right now, there is no known cure for asthma. However, with early diagnosis, the right treatment plan, and effective management, anyone with asthma can live a full, exciting, and normal life. At Integra Health, we know that patient education is the key to managing asthma and keeping it under control. Our mission is to help you feel as educated and prepared as possible.

About

Asthma

There are different types of asthma, all of which cause similar symptoms, but are triggered by different events. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction causes asthma symptoms to flare while engaged in physical activity. Allergic or occupational asthma occurs in the presence of irritating substances or allergens. General asthma typically develops in children but can occur in adults as well. This asthma is a chronic condition that may have several triggers or occur spontaneously.

Facts about

Asthma

8.3% of Americans have asthma. Of these 26.5 million, 20.4 million are adults and 6.1 million are children.

Patients with asthma reported 11 million visits to a doctor’s office and 1.7 million visits to hospital outpatient departments

Weather conditions such as extremely dry, wet or windy weather can worsen an asthma condition

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in childhood, accounting for 13.8 million missed school days each year

Risk Factors of
Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases diagnosed in children. While we don’t know all of the causes of asthma, we do not know that there are a number of risk factors for developing asthma. Some of these risk factors include:

Having allergies
Being the sibling or child of someone with asthma
Overweight or obese
Smoking
Exposure to secondhand smoke, toxic fumes, or pollution
Premature birth

Symptoms of
Asthma

Symptoms of asthma may occur spontaneously, known as an asthma attack. The sudden onset of symptoms can vary from mild to severe, but are noticeable and can cause a sense of panic in the person suffering an attack. During an asthma attack, the lungs swell and the airway shrinks, making moving air difficult. Early symptoms, warning signs, and symptoms of an asthma attack may include:

Fatigue
Difficulty sleeping
Tightness or pressure in the chest
Rapid breathing
Shortness of breath
Wheezing on in and out
Excessive coughing

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