Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life of those who suffer from it; knowing and learning about it allows one to control it and prevent severe episodes.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways caused by allergies. People with asthma are more prone to airway inflammation, narrowing, and increased mucus production. As the airways narrow, it becomes difficult for air to reach the lungs, leading to the onset of symptoms.
This chronic respiratory disease causes inflammation of the bronchi, affecting 300 million people worldwide.
Asthma symptoms
Symptoms often appear at night or in the early morning. Asthma symptoms can vary in severity and occur in recurring episodes.
- Wheezing or tightness in the chest
- Difficulty breathing
- Cough
- Phlegm
- Drowning
It is often associated with rhinitis and/or sinusitis.
What factors can trigger asthma?
- Genetic factors
- Viral or nutritional infections
- Exposure to the allergen: pollen, dust mites, pet dander, etc.
- Irritants and pollutants in the air: cigarette smoke, environmental pollution, cleaning solutions and aerosols
- Physical exercise
- Temperature changes
- Stress
Asthma treatment
The asthma treatment is very effective, allowing for up to 90% control of symptoms, achieving:
- Absence of symptoms
- Needing to use rescue inhalers two or fewer times a week
- Avoid crises and/or emergency consultations
- Carrying out normal activities and even sports, without limitations
- Good quality of life.
- Respiratory capacity as close to normal as possible
An important aspect is that the patient clearly understands that their disease is chronic and that they should not abandon their treatment, even if they are stable, since their disease can manifest itself in a severe way.
How to prevent a crisis?
- The treatment should be continued according to the healthcare professional's instructions.
- Using inhalers correctly
- Identify the factors that trigger or allow crises to develop and avoid them.
- Keep up to date with medical check-ups, as indicated.
Conclusions
In each of our health clinics, we study each patient, using points previously defined together for each type of disease. We hold a medical meeting with several professionals and analyze each patient's situation from different angles to detect those factors that affect the patient's quality of life.
At Clínica Hispana del Metroplex, we focus on providing the best care and making it even more efficient with our laboratory and sample collection services. We guarantee excellence and continuity of care and follow-up over time for each of our patients.
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