Information On Asthma For Grown Ups

                    

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Adults and Asthma

This article talks about Asthma for the grown up and elderly. We know that asthma has many medical implications.

Adult asthma normally comes from one of three conditions. First off, some adults that have had asthma their entire lives or that have had it since childhood are in one condition. In the second, the asthma was there during childhood and then all symptoms of asthma were gone for a period of time and then sometime later in their adult life, asthma has come back. Finally, there are those adults that are first getting asthma during their adult years. In this case, the asthma is almost always brought on by occupational asthma conditions, or poor working conditions or exposure to triggers that over time developed into asthma in the individual.

Anyone that has asthma, including the adult, can find the help that they need in treating and living with it. As you will learn as an asthma patient, there are many types of medications on the market that can be used to treat asthma both in the episodes that you may experience (asthma attacks) as well as in the day to day living arrangements. Those that have had asthma as a child and then had no symptoms of asthma for much of their life only to have it resurface are often the hardest patients to treat. Here, something, possibly contaminants or even infection, has caused the resurgence of the asthma and it is often a severe case when this happens.

In cases where occupational asthma is the culprit, it is often the asthma specialist?s first course of action to determine what the trigger is that is causing the asthma outbreaks. Then, the first treatment for this type of asthma will be to avoid that trigger. Of course, your doctor will help you to determine what that is and will work with you to determine just what can be done to help provide you with relief from your asthma. Even as an adult, it is important to seek out the help you need for asthma.

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Asthma, the Buteyko method 3

                    

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To begin the Buteyko method, you first need to learn to breathe through your nose. This is important because:

1/ the nose has smaller holes than your mouth (less oxygen getting in!); and

2/ your nose has filters and a temperature regulator in it (helping those with

temperature induced asthma!).

If you constantly have a blocked nose (many asthmatics do) then an easy way to unblock it is:

1/ Breathe out completely

2/ Hold your nose (blocking your nostrils) and close your mouth - do not inhale

3/ Relish in the "lack of oxygen" feeling that comes over you - don't fight it -

it is natural

4/ When your body figures out it is not getting oxygen, it will automatically

begin unblocking your nostrils. You will feel a little 'pop' in each nostril

5/ Once your nostrils pop, release your nose and inhale VERY SLOWLY. If you

inhale too fast your body will assume it has oxygen again and block you up

Step 5 is the most difficult. Just relax and know that even though you are inhaling slowly (I know you just want to gasp) you will eventually inhale the right amount of air. Continue taking deep slow breaths until you can breathe slowly and comfortably through your nose. See next week for how to apply the initial Buteyko techniques in your life in preparation for ridding your life from asthma.

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Early Detection of Childhood Asthma

                    

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 It is estimated that 5 million children in the United States suffer from childhood asthma. The American Lung Association estimates that 4 million children under the age of 18 have suffered an asthma attack in the past year. Asthma is considered one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood and there is no cure. The best that a parent can do is seek medical treatment for the child and try to get the disease under control.

But how do you know if you should take your child to a doctor to determine if he or she has asthma? There are certain signs you can look for that will help determine if your child may be suffering from childhood asthma. If you detect any of these signs it is strongly recommended that you take your child to a doctor as soon as possible where a proper diagnosis can be made.

Coughing and wheezing are two prominent signs of asthma. Wheezing is like whistling sound when breathing and often occurs after a child has been running and playing. A tight feeling in the chest and shortness of breath after playing or exercise are also signs of asthma and if you suspect your child might have asthma you should pay close attention to your child during playtime and after playtime for these symptoms.

Colds can be difficult for children with asthma as the cold symptoms tent to concentrate on the chest, which affects breathing, and the colds tend to last longer. Children with asthma also tend to have more respiratory illnesses than normal and they are more severe. Often this is an indicator of ?hidden asthma.? Children with hidden asthma often do not show the ?classic? symptoms of asthma such as wheezing and this can make diagnosing asthma very difficult.

Allergies can also spark asthma symptoms and asthma attacks. If you know that your child is allergic to certain allergens whether it is food, pollen, mold, or something else, pay close attention to your child if an unavoidable situation arises that he or she comes in contact with an allergen. Is there an increase in breathing difficulties, wheezing, or coughing? Asthma is often induced by exposure to an allergen and can lead to an asthma attack.

If you detect any symptoms of asthma in your child at any time it is important that your child sees a doctor and is tested for childhood asthma as soon as possible. Your family doctor or pediatrician may refer you to an asthma and allergy specialist. Treatments are available that many times will keep the childhood asthma under control.

Daniel Lanicek is an life long sufferer of asthma on a mission to heighten world awareness of asthma and childhood asthma. By giving parents the information they need childhood asthma does not have to degrade the quality of life for their children. You can learn more about asthma at Asthma Explained.

Is Your Child's Beloved Pet the Cause of an Asthma Attack?

                    

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Measures You Can Take to Prevent or Minimize Asthma Attacks Caused by Pets.

That cute little kitten or lovable dog that your child (or partner) can't live without could be making them very sick. Sadly, as much as we love them, cats and dogs are often major asthma triggers for asthma sufferers and can send some to the emergency room. Contrary to what many people believe, it is the dander (dry flakes of skin), not the hair of the animal that actually is the cause of the problem. Your pet's dander is shed continuously, but it is so small that it's difficult to see. The dander is easily airborne and sticks readily to fibers- therefore it goes everywhere and gets on just about everything. If you have rugs and your pet comes inside the house, they are certainly full of it, so is your furniture and beds if they are allowed on them. If you cuddle or play with your pet, it's all over your clothing too. However, this doesn't mean that you have to get rid of Fido or Garfield.

There are a number of alternatives that you can take. Steam cleaning rugs and furniture in your home will help to remove the dander. Using a HEPA vacuum cleaner is also good. If possible, getting rid of rugs is the best solution. Make sure your pet stays out of the asthma sufferer's bedroom. Wash all bedding, floors and walls to remove the dander. Then use a HEPA air purifier at night in the bedroom with the door closed.

Take your pet to the groomer for a shampoo once a week or have a family member wash your pet outside to ensure that the dander level is kept as low as possible. Long haired pets should get clipped shorter. If your pet loves to show their appreciation by licking, this should be discouraged since their saliva will contain dander as well as proteins, which are also an asthma trigger for many asthma sufferers.

If you don't have a pet but your friends or relatives do, even a short visit to their home can cause problems for an asthma sufferer, especially children who can't resist playing with them. When you get home, get your child to take a shower and wash their clothing too to remove the dander.

Living with your beloved pet can be comfortable and symptom free when taking all of these measures. However, if your situation is more serious and your pet still makes you sick, then you may want to try a natural asthma treatment.
 

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Why Are So Many Children Getting Asthma?

                    

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Why Are So Many Children Getting Asthma?
By Deborah Mumm

Go to any grade school or high school sporting event! Take a peek at the sideline bench and note how many inhalers you see. Did you know that the number one reason children miss school is asthma? Why the explosion of asthma and respiratory problems in children?
4 Reasons Respiratory Problems are on the Rise!

1) Couch Potato Generation kids weigh more, exercise less and spend more time indoors.
2) Too much antibiotic use - Immune systems never get much opportunity to fight infections, and then react abnormally to airborne contaminants.
3) Air Pollution Pollution does not cause asthma but can be a trigger for an attack. Cars and factories now have stricter controls on emissions but the problem is still there.
4) Indoor Air Pollution 20 years ago no one ever heard of Indoor Pollution! Since the Energy Crisis in the 70s, buildings became more energy efficient. This meant all pollutants became trapped inside. Many of the items we furnish our home and school with are outgassing contaminants continually. Carpeting, curtains, cleaning products, particleboard furniture and more! With people spending 90-% of their days indoors, this becomes a problem!

7 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Kids from Allergy & Asthma Reactions!

1) Watch for days when pollen counts are high and restrict vigorous exercise on hot days.
2) Avoid Wood Stoves and fireplaces in the home and NEVER allow smoking in the home of an asthmatic.
3) Keep pets out of the bedrooms.
4) Make sure kitchen, bathrooms, and basement are well ventilated to cut down on mold in humidity.
5) Put pillows and mattresses in allergen-impermeable covers to cut down exposure to dust mites.
6) Use non-toxic cleaning products and avoid perfumes and scented products.
7) A filter-less air purifier is highly recommended since a filter can only capture a small portion of allergens.
To learn more about products for a healthier indoor environment, please visit my website at www.myhealthysolutions.com or register here for my monthly issue of
My Healthy Solutionsan online newsletter to help you and your family with allergies and asthma at subscribe@myhealthysolutions.com .

Deborah Mumm has been helping families and business with Indoor Air, Water and Nutrition issues since 1996. Her website is http://www.myhealthysolutions.com

HIV/Aids: Womens Vulnerability and Risk.Osoro P.J. Nyawangah

How women are at risk!
Despite intensive HIV/Aids prevention methods, more public awareness of the killer disease, AIDS is not losing momentum. By the turn of the century, the epidemic worldwide will have left behind 11.2 million orphans- with both parents having died of AIDS and many of the children having the disease themselves.The number of women living with HIV/AIDS has been steadily increasing over the past decade. 95% of people with HIV/Aids reside in developing countries; a proportion that is likely to grow as infection rates continue to rise in countries where poverty, poor health system and limited resources fuel the spread of the virus.AIDS now ranks as one of the leading causes of death for women between the ages of 20 and 40 in parts of Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and North America. In Sub-Saharan Africa, rates among women have now surpassed those among men: women now account for 55% of all infections, and rates of infection among pregnant women are extremely high in many countries. According to the recent UNAIDS report, Sub- Sahara Africa continues to be worst hit with close to 70% of the global total of those with HIV:AFRICA58%.NORTH ASIA/MIDDLE EAST55%,SOUTH/SOUTH-EAST ASIA36%,EAST ASIA/PACIFIC24%,LATIN AMERICA30%, CARRIBEAN50% EAST EUROPE/CENTRAL ASIA27%, WESTERN EUROPE25% NORTH AMERICA20% and AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND7%.Women are vulnerable to infection for biological, social, and economic reasons. Biologically, the risk for transmission from male to female is greater than from female to male for several reasons. These include: There is a greater exposed surface area in the female genital tract than in the male genital tract. There are higher concentrations of HIV in semen than in vaginal fluids. There is a larger amount of semen exchanged during intercourse than vaginal fluids. Coercive or forced sex might lead to micro lesions in the genital tract that facilitate entry of the virus. Traditional practices, such as female genital cutting, can expose women to risk if the cutting instruments are not properly cleaned. Women often have STIs that are left untreated, which increases vulnerability to HIV. All over the world, social factors stemming from gender inequalities also make women particularly vulnerable to HIV infection caused not by their own behavior, but by that of their partner. These factors include: Women are often expected to remain monogamous; yet being married often places them at high risk for infection (because men are not often expected to be monogamous, and in some cases, are even encouraged to have multiple partners). Women lack the social power to reduce their risk for infection. The threat of physical violence, the fear of abandonment, or the loss of economic support can act as significant barriers for women to negotiating condom use, discussing fidelity with their partners, or leaving relationships they perceive to be risky. Cultural norms often deny women knowledge of sexual health. When women possess knowledge of sexual health, it is often considered inappropriate for them to reveal this knowledge, which makes partner communication about risk and safety impossible. Women often have little control over their bodies and little decision making power; men make most decisions about when, where, and how to have sex. Social pressure to bear children may also affect womens choice concerning the relative importance of pregnancy versus protection from disease. Women are at greater risk than men for rape, sexual coercion, or being forced into sex work or sexual slavery. Lack of economic power can also lead to vulnerability for several reasons, including: 1. Some women are forced to enter into sex work and/or multiple or temporary partnerships in hopes of bartering sex for economic gain or survival, including food, shelter, and safety. 2. Many women are at risk simply because they are economically dependent on their husbands for survival and support, which limits their decision-making and negotiating power. 3. Sex workers in general are at an extremely high risk for infection, particularly when they do not have the ability to negotiate with clients who refuse to wear a condom or when they are in settings where commercial sex work is illegal. However, lack of public awareness still top as a major problem.80% of young women between 15-24 years mostly in Africa do not know enough how to protect themselves against the disease. As I have said they are prone to injection and their cervix is susceptible to lesions.

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