Atypical Asthma

                    

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Asthma and Its Symptoms

                    

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In his book, Essential Allergy, Niels Mygind defines asthma as,

"A lung disease characterised by: 1, variable and reversible airway obstruction; 2, airway inflammation; and 3, bronchial hyper-responsiveness."

Asthma is a disease where bronchial tubes are sensitive to irritants, which cause them to inflame and produce difficult breathing. The inflammation can cause,

* contraction of muscles around the air passages, * swelling of the airway lining due to airway inflammation, and, * excessive mucus in the airways.

Asthma occurs in most western countries and is the leading chronic illness of children.

Asthma, in some cases, cannot be cured, but for most patients it can be controlled so that they have only minimal and infrequent symptoms and they can live an active life.

If you have asthma, managing it is an important part of your life. Controlling your asthma means staying away from things that bother your airways and taking medicines or natural remedies as directed by your doctor.

When a person experiences a worsening of their asthma symptoms, it is called an asthma episode or, in severe cases, an asthma attack. During an asthma attack, smooth muscles around the bronchial tubes contract, making the airway openings narrower so less air can flow through. Inflammation increases and the airways become more swollen and narrow. Cells in the airways also make more mucus than usual, which narrows the airways further. The changes to the airways cause the symptoms of asthma.

Asthma attacks are not all the same-some are worse than others. In a severe asthma attack, the airways can close so much that not enough oxygen gets to vital organs. This condition is a medical emergency. People can die from severe asthma attacks. A person suffering from an asthma attack has a sensation similar to drowning.

Learning the warning signs or asthma symptoms can often alert a sufferer in time to take preventive action, such as medication or natural remedies.

Asthma attacks can occur over a long period of time. Although there are times when acute episodes strike asthmatics, most asthma sufferers say that there are long periods during which they suffer few, if any, asthma symptoms.

Here are some asthma symptoms:

* Coughing. Coughing in people with asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard for them to sleep. This may be the only symptom a child with asthma has. * Wheezing. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe. * A tight feeling in the chest. This can feel like someone is squeezing or sitting on your chest. * Shortness of breath. Asthma sufferers often say they can't catch their breath, or they feel breathless or out of breath. * Narrowing of the air passages in the lungs and hence increased resistance to airflow. * Significant reversibility with steroid drugs * Symptom-free periods * Frequent occurrence of allergy * Inflammation of the air passages * Bronchial hyper-responsiveness to non-specific stimuli such as cold air, air pollution, pollen, dust, or other irritants * Asthma symptoms brought on by exercises * Coughing or wheezing brought on by prolonged crying or laughing

Not all people have these symptoms, and symptoms may vary from one asthma attack to another. Some symptoms are mild and some are life threatening.

Symptoms also differ in how often they occur. Some people with asthma only have symptoms once every few months, others have symptoms every week, and still other people have symptoms every day.

Learn how to use natural remedies to reduce asthma attacks and to eliminate many of the asthma symptoms

Rudy Silva is a Natural Nutritionist. To discover more about using natural remedies for asthma go to: http://www.asthmatreatments.info

Asthma Plan Of Action

                    

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If you or a family member that lives in your home has asthma you should have an Asthma Plan of Action. This plan will help each person in the home that will be affected by the attack. Every family member will know exactly what to do or even expect. Every family member does not need a part in the plan but every family member does need to know exactly what to expect when an asthma attack occurs. An Asthma Plan of Action is intended to help family member to be focused on the plan and not panicking. Every asthma patient that has an attack needs everyone around them to be calm, cool, and collective. If an asthma patient that is having an attack sees that everyone around him/her is in panic mode then they are going to get upset even more and that in itself will make it harder for them to breath. It is a proven fact that people who have a plan stay more focused and get things under control.

Every minute that we can help the patient to breath regular again is a minute saved for that patient?s lungs. Once you have your plan in place be sure to go over that plan with every family member in the home that is old enough to understand. This lets everyone know what to expect in the event that a family member has an attack. (I feel if you have a 4 or 5 year old in the home they would be old enough to understand some of what you will be telling them. We really don?t give these little guys enough credit.) The plan should have the following steps. This is a basic plan you should change it to fit your family?s needs. If you have more than one family member with asthma then you should have a plan for each person.

Asthma Action Plan
Asthma Action Plan for
Date
Doctor's Name
Doctor's Phone Number
Hospital/ Emergency Room Phone Number

GREEN ZONE: Doing Well

? No cough, wheeze, chest tightness or shortness of breath during the day or night
? Can do usual activities
And, if a peak flow meter is used,
Peak flow: more than (80% or more of my best peak flow)

My best peak flow is:

Take These Long-Term-Control Medicines Each Day (include an anti-inflammatory)

Medicine How Much to Take When to Take it

YELLOW ZONE: Asthma Is Getting Worse

? Cough, wheeze, chest tightness or shortness of breath, or
? Waking at night due to asthma, or
? Can do some but not all usual activities
-Or-
Peak Flow: to (50% to 80% of my best peak flow)
First, add the following quick-relief medicine -- and keep taking your GREEN ZONE medicine:
_________________________
(short-acting beta2 -agonist)

Please circle one of the following:

? 2 puffs every 20 minutes for up to one hour,
? 4 puffs every 20 minutes for up to one hour, or
? nebulizer once

Second, if your symptoms (and peak flow, if used) return to GREEN ZONE after 1 hour of above treatment:

Please circle one or both of the following:

? Take the quick-relief medicine every 4 hours for 1 to 2 days
? Double the dose of your inhaled steroid for (7-10)days
-Or-
If your symptoms (and peak flow, if used) do not return to Green Zone after 1 hour of above treatment:

Please circle one, two or all of the following:

? Take: (short-acting beta- agonist) 2 or 4 puffs or nebulizer.
? Add: (oral steroid) mg per day. For (3-10) days.
? Call the doctor before/within hours after taking the oral steroid.

RED ZONE: Medical Alert!

? Very short of breath, or
? Quick-relief medicines have not helped, or
? Cannot do usual activities, or
? Symptoms are same or get worse after 24 hours in Yellow Zone
-Or-
Peak flow: less than (50% of my best peak flow)

Take This Medicine:
___________________________________
(short-acting beta-agonist)
Please circle one of the following:
? 4 puffs,
? 6 puffs, or
? nebulizer
-And/Or-
_______________________ ________mg
(oral steroid)
Then call your family doctor NOW.

Go to the hospital or call for an ambulance if:

You are still in the red zone after 15 minutes AND You have not reached your doctor.

DANGER SIGNS

? Trouble walking and talking due to shortness of breath
? Lips or fingernails are blue

Take 4 or 6 puffs (please circle) of your quick-relief medicine AND go to the hospital or call an ambulance (phone number ) NOW!

I hope that this plan will help you and your family. I know how stressful it can be when a family member is having an asthma attack and we don?t know exactly what to do. With this plan everyone in the home should be able to help that asthma patient when an attack occurs.

Feed them, change them, hold them, and when those don?t work we don?t know what else to do. I promise it does get easier. With each passing day it does get easier. You will learn your child?s cries. Their hungry cry will differ from their, I need changed cry. When you get to a place where you are not sure what to do with your baby, ask an experienced parent. If you feel comfortable with their advice do it. If you don?t then you will know it. Every mother has a natural instinct, and it will kick in with out you even noticing it. Taking care of your baby will get easier and easier as each day goes by. It still can be over whelming, but you will learn from each experience. It will make you and your child closer.

Just remember to do the best you can and remember that this little life is depending on you for everything that he/she needs to survive. Without you he/she could not make it. Sit back and enjoy every moment you have with your child before you know it they will be all grown up and gone having their own families. You can only experience life raising a child once with each child. Don?t miss out on anything.

Shannon Miller is the mom of 5 children. Two of her children suffer from astham come by http://www.asthmainfosite.com and see her experiences and advice.

Asthma and Children

                    

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Millions of children, all over the world have asthma. If it's your child, you know how hard it can be on him or her (not to mention on you). Here are a few facts about asthma in children that might help put your mind at some ease. Facts about kids and asthma * When 1 or both parents have asthma, there is a greater likelihood that their child will have it, too. * Asthma can begin at any age. Up to 80% of children with asthma experienced symptoms for the first time before aged 5 years. However, diagnosing asthma in infants and young children can be difficult because some infections and viruses can cause similar symptoms. * At a young age, asthma is more common in boys than in girls. By adulthood, however, this is no longer the case. * Many children may appear to outgrow asthma. Symptoms often disappear during the teen years, but they sometimes return later in life. * With proper treatment, your child with asthma should be able to be active and participate in normal activities. * Asthma is a chronic condition. Even when symptoms aren't noticeable, the underlying condition is always there. That's why if your child's doctor has prescribed asthma medicine, it's important for your child to keep taking it as directed.

Having a child with asthma I know how stressful it can be. I am concerned about his asthma, but it helps to know that he may not suffer from this condition his whole life. With the right care and intervention now can make a difference in his little life later. These are just a few simple facts about Asthma. I hope you find them informative and that they help in some way.

Shannon Miller is the mom of 5 children. two of which have asthma. Stop by www.asthmainfosite.com for information and advice on asthma.

Asthma: Exercise for Life!

                    

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It is estimated that 17 million people in America have asthma, with 5 million being under the age of 18. Asthma, which is Greek for to pant, is a chronic lung disease that triggers episodes of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath which is caused by an inflammation of the lungs that result in the airways to narrow. It can take place at any age, and appears to have a genetic link. Although its symptoms are controllable, it is not thought to be curable.

Triggers for asthma can vary from one person to the other and may include allergens (dust, smoke, molds, pollens, and animal dander), chemical agents (cleaning products, perfumes, etc.), emotional stress and exercise. The best way to halt asthma attacks is to prevent them in the first place. Simple steps include controlling and managing house dust mites, animal related allergens, tobacco smoke, cockroach allergen, mold and other fungal spores and pollens, smoke from wood burning stoves, colds and viral respiratory infection, and physical activity or exercise induced asthma (EIA).

It was once thought that physical activity should be discouraged if you had asthma, but today this is not the case. With the appropriate precautions, exercise is not only considered safe, but it is frequently promoted as part of a sound respiratory therapeutic program. There are many ways to help avoid exercise induced asthma. If you have asthma, check with your doctor before you begin an exercise program and get a complete physical with a review of your current medicine therapy.

Some guidelines:

Warm up with 10 minutes or so of low intensity walking and gentle stretching and before your workout.

Avoid exercising in cold, dry air or in areas where air pollution or allergens are high. If you must exercise in a cold environment use a scarf or face mask to trap the warm moist air and prevent cold dry air from penetrating deep into your lungs.

After exercise, be sure to include a 10 to 15 minute cool down period.

Asthma attacks place significant stress on the body. Fatigue is common, making it even more difficult to breath. This is why a gradual progression with exercise is important. Developing cardiorespiratory fitness will make you feel less fatigued and will help lung function.

Different types of exercise may effect symptoms of asthma. For example, outdoor running is often worse than indoor running on a treadmill. To improve cardiorespiratory fitness, begin with 20 (or less) of low intensity aerobic activity 3 times per week, eventually building to five. Exercise in 10 minute intervals with a short rest in between. Use a cross training method applying different exercise modalities (i.e. treadmill, bike, rower). Swimming rarely causes EIA due to the warm moist air (however swimming in chlorinated pools may be a trigger for some).

Exercise intensity is also related to EIA and should be kept at a moderate level. You should be able to talk in short sentences throughout your workout.

Long duration exercise causes more exercise induced asthma then shorter bouts. Sports that promote stop and go activities such as tennis, volleyball & resistance training may cause less EIA in some individuals.

Keep your exercise up beat by making the most of your workouts, and avoid becoming bored or stressed, pick activities that you enjoy and can do.

If a medication is prescribed you can use it before exercise and monitor peak air flow with a peak flow meter. Your inhaler can be used during exercise also if symptoms arise. Talk to your doctor about how to use your inhaler with exercise. If notwithstanding your efforts, symptoms develop and persist, stop the activity and inform your doctor. Your doctor may recommend simple changes in medication that make the difference.

Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercise. Dehydration causes airways in the lungs to constrict, and makes breathing more difficult. Studies have shown that this is true even if the individual is not exercising. Thirst is a poor indicator of when to rehydrate, by the time you sense thirst your body is already lacking essential fluids.

Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea or sodas; these are diuretics, which dehydrate you even further.

Exercise-related breathing problems also occur in individuals who have not been diagnosed with asthma. People with allergies may experience many of the same symptoms, as exercise causes increased oxygen demand, breathing rate, and cooling and drying of the airways.

Although right now there is no cure for asthma, it can be managed with proper treatment and lifestyle management. Controlling symptoms may include using an inhaler or other medicine, as well as identifying and avoiding factors that may trigger an episode. Educating yourself as much as you can about asthma and your response to exercise gives you improved control and a greater chance of living an active life.

Scott is an exercise physiologist and has worked in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation for many years. He has also managed large fitness centers and is past director of the Flushing YMCA in New York City. He is currently a Wellness Consultant with American LifeWay Wellness.

Website: http://www.americanlifeway.org/

slarson@americanlifeway.org