What Are Asthma Symptoms? Learn About Asthma attacks, symptoms, Treatment

Asthma is a lung disease that is characterized by having shortness of breath, wheezing, airflow obstruction, coughing etc. Asthma cause has been linked to various environmental & genetic factors. These genetic factors may include exposure of oneself to various allergens and air pollutants. Diagnosis of cancer is done by taking the spirometry measurement of the patients.

Although, there are other methods in which asthma can be detected, but spirometry is the most preferable because of its accuracy. Asthma symptoms can be severe and less severe depending on the individual, the common asthma symptoms include:

• Coughing
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Airflow obstruction.

Although there is currently no cure for asthma, medicine has provided ways in which we can control asthma. There are currently two types of asthma based on the symptoms they exhibit. We have the peak expiratory rate and the forced expiratory volume counted in one second. There are ways in which we can prevent asthma symptoms from reoccurring, we do this by avoiding various asthma triggers like allergens. The symptoms vary among individuals, that is why it is important you know all the asthma symptoms so as to detect it fast. This is because it can be easily suppressed once detected at an earlier stage.

Stages Of Asthma Symptoms And How To Treat It

There are basically 4 stages of Asthma symptoms, these stages includes;

• The mild intermittent
• Mild persistent
• Moderate persistent asthma
• Severe persistent symptoms

Now, let's know what all the aforementioned are all about.

       1. The mild intermittent stage: Asthma symptoms in the stage are not frequent. They rarely occur more than thrice/week. Asthma attacks vary in the stage and last for about some few hours.

      2. Mild persistent symptoms stage: The frequency of asthma attacks occurs more than thrice a             week, attacks may be severe and also problem arises at night relating to difficulty in breathing.

      3. Moderate persistent stage: Although the symptoms are moderate but they may occur on a                 weekly basis and lasts for several days. There is need to use various asthma suppressors like inhaler during this period.

      4. Severe persistent stage: Following its name, attacks are usually frequent, severe and long lasting for days. Symptoms most times obstruct day to day activities and may even occur at night. Medications need to be taken seriously and one should not be too far from his/her inhaler.

What Really  Occur During An Asthma Episode?

Asthma patient has really been wanting to know what really happens within when there is an asthma episode. Well, this is simple to explain in a way, we know that air moves in and out of the lungs during normal breathing. This is not the case during an asthma episode, the bronchi(windpipe) becomes over-reactive and hence triggering asthma. This causes the airway linings to swell, mucus then clogs hence causing the airway linings to be inflamed. These causes the bronchi muscles to tighten up hence making it difficult for the flow of air into and outside of the lungs.

When You Should Seek Medical Help For Your Asthma

When you noticed you're having difficulty in breathing or extreme pain in your chest region. I think you should go to your health center and tell your physician about it for proper asthma diagnostic and treatment. If you don't have an action plan on what to do when you witness an asthma episode, I will give you one below.

Actionable Plan To Treating Asthma Effectively

Please take asthma serious as people could die from an asthma attack. Below are the recommended guidelines from medical experts on what to do during an emergency.

 Take your asthma inhaler and take 2-3 puffs. There should be a minute interval while taking the puffs. Once there is relieve, you can go on with your daily activities but if the symptoms persist, take some couple of more puffs(5 recommended) and wait for 5 minutes. If there are no changes, I'll advise you contact medical center straight away. Creating an actionable plan can be really helpful in the following ways:

• You'll know when to visit your health center.
• Also, you'll be accustomed to what and what to do during an asthma episode.
• When to contact your physician.
• Lastly, you'll know what exactly to do in case the rescue medications prescribed to you are not working.

Home Remedies For Asthma

I've made research below on the top home remedies that you can use to treat asthma effectively. So relax and take a look at them below.

1# My fist one the list is Ginger:  

Ginger has been globally praised and recognized as a natural treatment for asthma. Ginger function by reducing the inflammation of the airway in the lungs and stops or reduce airway contraction to the lowest or minimal possible level. Find this interesting? Let's continue. Now, we need to make our Ginger juice. We can do this by following the guide below:

1. Take a bowl, add equal quantities of ginger juice, honey and also pomegranate juice if you like.
2. Take 1-2 tablespoon of this juice 2-3 times daily. 
3. Also, you can also grind ginger and mix it with water(Half cup recommended) and drink it every night when you're about to go to bed.

2# Using Garlic

Garlic is also an important natural remedy for treating asthma. It helps congestion of the lungs, and it can be applied when your asthma is still at the early stage. To make this ginger remedy, follow the guide below;

• Add ginger to your kettle then boil for several minutes. 
• After it has boiled, add a cup of milk to it and wait for it to cool. 
• That's it..your ginger drink is all set up and ready to drink!

3# Another method is by using Figs

We all know figs to contain various nutritional properties. Figs are very important to the body. I recommend you start adding them to your diet. It also promotes smooth breathing and inhibits clogs in the airways of the lungs.

• Buy figs in the grocery store, wash them, and cut and soak them in a bowl of water throughout the night.
• On the next thing, make sure you've not eaten anything when you eat the fig, also drink the soaking water for better efficiency.

4# Making use of Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil is also an effective remedy adopted in treating asthma. This is because it possesses decongestant features which break up mucus that is stagnant in the airways.

All you need do is to apply a eucalyptus oil on a white piece of cloth and place it beside you head during bedtime so as to inhale the aroma the eucalyptus oil produces overnight.

Another method used in annexing eucalyptus oil for a speedier result is by putting it in a boiled water, then inhale the steam that is escaping from the boiled water.

5# Finally, the last home remedy I'm recommending is Coffee.

Coffee is known for its stimulating properties and we know thus contains loads of caffeine. Caffeine can function in controlling asthma because it can be used as a bronchodilator. All you need do is to drink up to 1-3 cups of black coffee daily.

Asthma Treatments, Making Use Of Recommended Asthma Medications

Asthma treatment includes knowing what triggers your asthma and try your possible best to stay away from them. Also, you need to d a regular follow-up on your health by visiting your medical center regularly. With this, they can be able to analyze your asthma status whether your asthma symptoms is improving or worsening. 

You also need to start using a peak flow meter, this helps you access the severity of your asthma and the allergens that trigger it. It also predicts when you're going to have next asthma if used properly and on a regular basis. Now that you've known the various asthma symptoms, home remedies, asthma medications and actionable tips in treating your asthma. Kindly, share these techniques with asthma patients around you.

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