Definition
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm.[1] Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.[2]
What happens during an asthma attack?
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The muscles around your airways tighten up, narrowing the airway.
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Less air is able to flow through the airway.
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Inflammation of the airways increases, further narrowing the airway.
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More mucus is produced in the airways, undermining the flow of air even more.
Clinically, some factors have been found out to be the cause of bronchial asthma. A list of these factors is given below :
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Allergens such as molds, animal dander, grass, certain fibers, pollen of flowers, hair, lint and particular food grains,
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Certain food colorings and preservatives such as monosodium glutamate (ajinomoto salt),
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Drugs such as aspirin, non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, b blockers, etc. and Changes in the weather.
What triggers Asthma?
The following conditions are listed as possible triggers for Asthma :
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Various things can exacerbate asthma or trigger asthma attacks :
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Allergen exposure
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Pollens
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House dust mites
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Molds
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Cockroaches
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Viral respiratory infections
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Common cold
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Flu
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Tobacco smoke
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Certain environmental pollutants
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Fumes
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Air pollution
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Strong odors
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Exercise
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Yelling
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Crying
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Laughing
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Stress
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Weather changes
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Cold air
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Aspirin
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Certain medications
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Pets
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Birds
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Farm animals
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Car exhaust fumes
The list of
signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Asthma includes the 18 symptoms listed below :
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Symptoms of an asthma attack :
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Coughing
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Wheezing
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Shortness of breath
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Chest tightness
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Rapid breathing
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Shallow breathing
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Itchy throat
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Sore throat
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Drop in peak flow rate
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Rapid pulse
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Difficulty speaking
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Cyanosis
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Breathing difficulty
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Shortness of breath after exertion
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Persistent cough
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Cough worse at night
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Poor stamina
Dr Nikam's treatment helps as follows :
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It reduces the frequency of asthma attacks
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It reduces the severity of attacks
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It enhances immunity whereby your tendency to get frequent cough, colds, throat infection, etc. reduces
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It reduces the need for bronchodilator, cortisone, inhalers, antibiotics
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It improves overall health
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It is absolutely safe and can be taken with the conventional medicines