Asthma Effects

There are many people that suffer from asthma who vary in age, weight, gender, and race. Although the exact cause of asthma is unknown, researchers have been able to pinpoint environmental and non-environmental irritants that can cause asthma. Some people are at a genetic predisposition, while others experience asthma when under stress and anxiety. Both irritants trigger an immune response within the lungs leading to symptoms of asthma.

Asthma Definition

Asthma Management in Children

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2009 1 in 10 children (10%) had asthma, and the number of children who are diagnosed a year continues to rise. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that plagues hundreds of thousands of people of different ages, race, and ethnicities. Asthma attacks can be life threatening if not immediately acted upon. Having an action plan is vital, especially for children.

Challenges of Asthma in Underdeveloped Countries

There are many people that suffer from asthma who vary in age, weight, gender, and race. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lung which involves inflammation of the airways. Physiological factors (such as viral infections and upper respiratory infections), environmental factors (such as pollen, dust, mold, mildew), and non-environmental factors (such as exercise, stress, anxiety) can irritate the lungs triggering an asthma attack. Unfortunately, asthma is worse for those in poor income countries due to unavailability of medicine.

Effects of Asthma on Patients Lifestyle

What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airway which at times causes difficulty in breathing. Asthma symptoms are caused primarily due to constriction, tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and inflammation, soreness, swelling and irritation of the airways in the lungs.

Asthma affects people of all ages but it usually starts during childhood. In United States it affects 25 million people, 7 million of which are children.

Misconceptions about Asthma

Asthma is a condition that has troubled mankind for many years. About 235 million people are affected by the disease. The effects of Asthma and its symptoms are different for different people. Due to this and other numerous reasons there are lots of preconceived ideas that people have about Asthma. Knowing the facts can help address some of the myths for Asthma.

Nebulizers in Acute Asthma

Nebulizer is a device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled into the lungs. Nebulizers use oxygen, compressed air or ultrasonic power to break up medical solutions and suspensions into small aerosol droplets that can be directly inhaled from the mouthpiece of the nebulizer device.

Bad Effects of Inhaler Overdose

Different types of inhalers.

Do you know how to use your inhaler properly? If the answer to the question is no, you may be putting yourself at risk of suffering an inhaler overdose.

Do Inhalants lead to Asthma?

The definition of an inhalant is a medicine, allergen, or other substance that is inhaled. Often individuals engage in inhalant use by using substances that are not meant for inhalation in order to produce a “high.” There are four major classifications of inhalants: volatile solvents, gases, nitrites, and aerosol sprays. Volatile solvents are liquids that become a gas at room temperature like paint thinners and removers, gasoline, glues, and felt-tip marker fluids.

Ventolin (Sulbutamols)

Ventolin is used by patients suffering from various respiratory conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Salbutamol is short-used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma. It is marketed as Ventolin among other brand names.

Inhalers used in Europe/Asia v/s US

Asthma is a prevalent condition in our world today. It is estimated by the World Health Organization that about 235 million people suffer from asthma throughout the world. In the United States, 10% of the population is asthmatic. The prevalence of asthma is also increasing outside of the US with higher incidences in the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Ireland (where 15% of the population is estimated to suffer from asthma) and Canada (just over 14%).