Chest And Lungs

It is very important to work closely with the doctor in getting control of the asthma. If you ever feel that the treatment is not going well, don’t be embarrassed to say so. The doctor will: Give you advice about avoiding the things that cause attacks. Prescribe medication to control inflammation. Prescribe “rescue” medication to […]

Parents should make sure that the child plays an important part in managing his or her own asthma. For example: Small children (even 6- and 7-year olds) should know the names of the their medications, and how the medicine helps. All children over the age of 4 or 5 should know what triggers their attacks,

The peak flow meter is an important device that can give you valuable information about your child’s air passages – whether air is passing through freely, or whether they are partially blocked. The meter measures how fast the child is able to breathe into it. This measurement is known as the “peak flow.” Most children

Medicines are taken daily, whether or not symptoms occur, to prevent asthma attacks. The goal of these medications is to reduce the inflammation in the air passages. They are therefore called anti-inflammatory medications. These medicines need to be taken even when there are no obvious symptoms of asthma. They are particularly helpful in preventing asthma

The peak flow meter is an important device that can give you valuable information about your air passages. Peak flow measurements provide a very simple way of measuring how quickly air can be forced out of the lungs. Why Should I Do Peak Flow Monitoring? Measurements of forced expiration are important in the overall assessment

An asthma action plan is a written plan developed by your doctor to help in the management of asthma episodes. It is a customized plan that tells you what to do based on changes in your symptoms and peak flow numbers. It is also called a crisis intervention plan, asthma self-management instructions, or written guidelines

Asthma is an unwelcome intruder in a person’s life. It is a chronic lung disease and it can’t be cured. But there are several unique features of the disease that are not found with most other respiratory diseases. Asthma is reversible. With good treatment, the damage to the lung can be reversed or minimized. It

Ideally, your early warning signs such as a feeling of tightness in your chest, wheezing, coughing, and restlessness while trying to sleep will have given you the extra time you need to take the steps outlined in your personal action plan. If the episode is just beginning: Follow the instructions in your action plan. Take

If you are pregnant and have asthma, you should try to learn all you can about the drugs you are taking to control your asthma. Good asthma control is essential to provide the oxygen your body and the fetus needs. Your doctor will work out the asthma plan best suited to your needs while you

Here are some frequently asked questions related to asthma in adults. Q: What breathing exercises can help me during an asthma attack? A: Pursed-lip breathing involves closing the lips tightly and blowing air out past them the way you would when blowing out a candle. This action helps keep the airways open during exhalation by keeping

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to asthma in adults. Asthma is a condition in which extra-sensitive lungs overreact to certain irritating conditions called “triggers.” In asthma, the air passages of the lung are chronically inflamed, meaning they are red and swollen. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscle in