Do not panic ! This is the right treatment for asthma

Asthma is a respiratory disorder that is often encountered. Asthma can attack all ages, from children to adults. asthma is a problem that occurs in the lungs, which causes asthma sufferers to experience difficulty breathing. This is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the respiratory tract.

Not only does asthma cause difficulty breathing, but it can also cause chest pain, coughing, and wheezing. The respiratory tract in people with asthma is generally more sensitive than in people who do not suffer from asthma.

 

What is asthma?

Asthma is a problem that occurs in the lungs and causes asthma sufferers to experience difficulty breathing. This is caused by inflammation and narrowing of the respiratory tract. In asthma sufferers, the respiratory tract is generally more sensitive than in people who do not suffer from asthma.

This condition causes asthma sufferers to experience shortness of breath when exposed to trigger substances such as cigarette smoke, dust, animal dander, and others.

 

Causes of Asthma

The cause of asthma is not yet known with certainty, but this condition can occur when a person is exposed to certain trigger substances, including :

1. Cigarette smoke
2. Dust
3. Animal fur
4. Upper respiratory tract infection
5. Weather factors (cold, hot weather, or drastic changes in temperature)
6. Certain food allergies
7. Stress
8. GERD
9. The activity is too heavy.
10. Use of certain drugs

 

Asthma Symptoms

Asthma symptoms will vary for each person, including :

1. Out of breath
2. Coughs
3. The chest feels tight.
4. The body feels weak.
5. Nervous
6. Wheezing
7. Difficulty speaking due to shortness of breath

Hermina's friends are advised to be alert when experiencing asthma symptoms accompanied by pale skin, wrinkled fingers, and blue lips.

 

Treatment for asthma sufferers

We often feel panicked if we have asthma or someone close to us has asthma; therefore, it is very important for Friends of Hermina to know the appropriate treatment that can be given to asthma sufferers, including:

1. Sit and take a slow breath.
2. Stay calm
3. Use an inhaler.
4. Stay away from asthma triggers.
5. Call an ambulance or doctor immediately.

 

If friends of Hermina feel that they have symptoms of asthma, don't hesitate to immediately consult with a pulmonary specialist at Hermina Sukabumi Hospital.

 

Referensi :

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology ACAAI. Asthma Treatment.

Dugdale, D. NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine Medline Plus (2020). Signs of An Asthma Attack.