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Asthma is a state that affects the respiratory system of a human being. The airways swell and make air way passage through them difficult. As an effect, asthma symptoms are felt and they consist of;

coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and stiffness in the chest. Asthma disease has no cure and thus prevention is the only sure way of controlling it.

Symptoms for asthma vary from one person to another and the most familiar symptoms of asthma are coughing, wheezing and running out of breath. The different types of asthma that now present are explained below:

Extrinsic: This is also known as allergic asthma and is the one, which most asthmatic patients suffer from. As its given name suggests, this condition is persuaded due to an external factors called allergens. Some of the most

common allergens are wood dust, pollen, pollutants, animal dander chemicals, and smoke.

Intrinsic: Allergens are not the reason for this type. The major inducer for this kind may be perfumes, cleaning agents, work out, emotions, cold air, fumes etc. Intrinsic asthma generally occurs in people over the age of 40 and is less receptive to treatments compared to the other types. As a result the best way to treat this is to keep away from the stimulant causing the reaction.

Seasonal: Climatic changes can also lead to asthmatic effects in a number of people. Some people may have common attacks in spring compared to winter Read the rest of this entry »

If allergens or irritants from the surroundings of patients of asthma are reduced then risk of asthmatic attacks can also be reduced and patients will need less medication.

Dust mite allergens: -

(i) Carpets should be cleaned occasionally.
(ii) Such covers which are impermeable to mites should be used for pillows, blankets, quilts etc.
(iii) Bed clothes, curtains should be washed frequently and should be dried with sun.
(iv) Use chemical agents for killing mites.
(v) Mattresses should be kept frequently under the sun.

Animal allergens: -

(i) Bathe your pets at least once a week.
(ii) If possible don’t allow pets to enter your bed room.
(iii) Either avoids visiting your friends and relatives house where there are pets or keep asthma medicines with you.
(iv) Clean your hands whenever you touch your pets.
(v) Rats: Make your house rat free by using rat control measures
(vi) Cockroaches: Clean your house regularly specially your kitchen. Use insecticides. Avoid sprays that may irritate your airways.

Pollen grains and moulds: -

(i) Avoid sniffing flowers.
(ii) Keep windows of your house closed in the season when pollens and mould are very high.
(iii) If possible reduce excess humidity by installing dehumidifiers.
(iv) Clean damp areas with water and bleaching powder.
(v) Basements, bath rooms, kitchens should be well ventilated.

Smoking: -

(i) As tobacco smoke increases the risk of asthma so avoid smoking.
(ii) Avoid going near the people who is smoking.
(iii) Precaution should be taken for children having asthma. Their parents should not smoke near their children.
(iv) Don’t travel with smokers. Read the rest of this entry »