According to the latest of WHO about Asthma, it is found that
around 235 million of people in the world are suffering from this acute chronic
disease Asthma. The numbers are shocking yet increasing every day. If a person is continuously experiencing
difficulty in breathing or hear a prominent whistling or wheezing sound in
every breathe then he/she may have Asthma. This disease causes inflammation and
narrowing of the air passage. The situation becomes more severe when the
sufferer gets exposed to some sensitive situation which could change their
regular breathing patterns.
Basically, asthma can be divided in to two different
categories. The first category of Asthma is allergic, in which asthmatic attack
triggers through allergens like animal dander, pollens of trees, dust particles
and mold. Also, some specific odour or smoke in the air could also trigger
asthma.
The other category of Asthma is non-allergic. In this
asthmatic attack trigger by stress, some exercises, cold flu or by extreme
climatic condition such as cold, wet or windy weather.
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Causes
and symptoms of Asthma
Other than allergic and non allergic causes, there are few
more reasons of Asthma. One of them is emotional breakdown. In every emotion,
shouting, laughing, crying, and anger, the breathing pattern is different.
These emotions could act as asthmatic trigger along with depression, which is
also a prominent cause.
Symptoms of Asthma are pretty much visible in every patient
and could be identified in adults. But in children it is very hard to recognize
the disease, as most symptoms are visible before they turn 5.
Here are some of the common symptoms n adult and children
Ø Coughing- It is the earliest sign of
Asthma. It is most severe in night and in early morning.
Ø Wheezing or whistling sound can be
heard while breathing.
Ø Chest conjunction is also experienced
by most of the sufferer.
Ø Shortness of breath is the trademark
of Asthma. A person suffering from asthma get short of breathe rapidly.
Beside the causes and symptoms there are various facts
related to Asthma. By knowing this one could easily prevent it.
1.
One
of the most unknown facts about asthma is that it prevalence higher in children
than adults. Children get the disease at very early age mostly in between 2 to
5.
2.
Females
are more vulnerable to this disease as compare to women. The main cause behind
this is stress and mental stability.
3.
Asthmatic
attack decrease when the patient avoids substances and conditions which can
trigger the attack. This is the best way to deal with the disease.
4.
The
death caused by Asthma is very high. One should never ignore its symptoms;
however it can’t be cured but can be controlled and managed through proper Asthma treatment.
5.
Every
country has large number of asthma patients but the people living in polluted country
are more likely to have the disease than others.
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