Asthma .. Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Introduction:
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways of the lungs. It results from inflammation and narrowing of the respiratory passages. Which blocks the flow of air into the airways; Which leads to repeated attacks of shortness of breath with wheezing in the chest (wheezing) accompanied by coughing and sputum after exposure to inhalation of substances that provoke allergic reactions (allergies) or irritation of the respiratory system, and these attacks differ in severity and frequency from one person to another, which is one of the most common diseases. It is common among children.
Causes of asthma attacks:
Some studies indicated that the cause is due to hereditary or environmental factors, such as pollution of the surrounding environment, air pollution from factory smoke and car exhaust.
Factors leading to an asthma attack:
Smoking.
Allergy to some things such as: chemicals, bird feathers, animal fur, pollen, dust, some foods, liquids, or preservatives.
Respiratory viral infections.
Some medications such as: aspirin, beta-blockers, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Psychological agitation.
Intense aerobic exercise.
Hormonal changes such as the menstrual cycle in some women
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease.
An increase in the severity and frequency of symptoms of the disease.
Severe difficulty breathing.
An increased need for bronchodilators.
Categories at highest risk of asthma
attacks:
There are factors that are believed to increase the chance of developing asthma, and these factors include:
Family history of asthma.
Obesity and weight gain.
Smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, or smoking of the mother during pregnancy.
Exposure to an irritant agent, such as chemicals used in cleaning, growing, or styling hair.
Pollution of the surrounding environment and air pollution from industrial smoke and car exhaust.
Asthma Diagnosis:
The doctor depends mainly on the diagnosis of asthma on the medical history, including the symptoms, their frequency and their causes, and then comes a clinical examination.