The asthma is an incurable illness, which means you’ll always have it, but you will only have an attack when something bothers your lungs. We have asked our resident naturopath some common questions about asthma to make it easier for non-sufferers to understand and help if they need to, as well as offer some advice to asthmatics that’ll help them stay on top of their symptoms and be more aware of what to look out for to stop an attack.
Question about asthma:
1-. What exactly is Asthma?
The asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. Children are the most common sufferers of asthma, but adults can still be affected by it.
2-What is an Asthma Attack?
When someone is having an asthma attack, they’re experiencing recurring bursts of wheezing and breathlessness. This arises when the tubes that carry air into the lungs become inflamed and cause the airways to narrow. During an asthma attack, the walls of the airways in your lungs swell. As a result, the airways shrink and more mucus is produced, which clogs them even more.
3-What causes an Asthma Attack?
The asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to certain triggers. There are no hard and fast reasons for someone to experience an asthma attack, as the triggers aren’t the same for everybody. It could be allergens such as dust mites, mould, cigarette smoke, the weather and even certain foods and many others causes. It’s important to know your triggers and try your best to avoid them. Allergy Check has been formulated to target and treat a range of these symptoms and triggers, helping to prevent attacks.
4-How can you tell if someone is having an Asthma Attack?
These 4 signs to look out for
- Noisy, wheezy breathing.
- Short Breaths.
- Frequent coughing.
- Complaining of tightness in the chest.
5-Does Asthma Prevent Exercise?
You shouldn’t stop anyone from exercising.
study found that adults who walked three times a week for 12 weeks actually improved their asthma control and fitness levels without provoking an attack. There are qualified personal trainers who will be able to coach you through this and help work out a routine that is best suited to your lifestyle.
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How can an Asthmatic be helped?
Asthmatic’s should always have their inhaler on them, but may forget to use it when in a panic. Make sure they do. The best things for you to do is keep calm and offer reassurance. Sit the person down and get them to lean forward slightly. Ensure that their arms are supported, either by their knees, a table, or the arms of a chair.
