Any Age Can Develop Asthma

 

What are the symptoms of asthma and can it really be cured? 2019-05-07 13:44 Source: Xinhuanet shared Bronchial asthma (abbreviated as asthma) is a medical problem recognized in the world, and it is listed as one of the four chronic diseases by the World Health Organization. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, manifested as paroxysmal cough, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. If no anti-inflammatory measures are taken, it will cause bronchial obstruction or contracture, and may even be life-threatening due to breathing difficulties. People also have many misunderstandings about asthma, such as asthma can't exercise, asthma can't be cured... so are these claims true? Let us understand it scientifically by understanding asthma. What are the manifestations of asthma? To The main symptoms of asthma are repeated episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, with or without chest tightness or coughing, often at night and in the morning, and often contact with allergens, cold air, physical irritation, chemical irritation, upper respiratory tract infection, exercise And so on. Several types of asthma that are easily missed and should also cause attention: One is cough variant asthma. Cough is the only or main symptom, and there are no typical asthma symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath; The second is chest tightness variant asthma, chest tightness is the only or main symptom, without wheezing, shortness of breath and other typical asthma symptoms; The third is occult asthma. There is no recurrent wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or coughing, but there is long-term increased airway responsiveness. Any age can develop asthma, but there are more children than adults. Adult asthma cannot be cured, but it can be completely controlled through standardized treatment and management. As long as the onset of asthma is within 14 years of age, as long as early intervention and treatment, the cure rate can reach 95%. According to my country's "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Asthma" to standardize management, most children can be relieved, but parents should not think that they will heal themselves when their children grow up. In this process, repeated asthma attacks and repeated inflammations will cause airway fibrous tissue proliferation, enlarged glands, and smooth muscle hypertrophy, resulting in changes in airway structure and decreased lung function. This damage is permanent, irreversible, and Seriously affect the child's growth and development, and even cause sudden death due to an asthma attack. To "Four Early" Principles for Controlling Asthma To Early detection: Early detection can take the initiative in asthma prevention and treatment. Asthma can occur at any age, but it is mostly infants and young children. According to a survey, 85% of children with asthma from 0 to 14 years of age-onset before the age of 5, and 75% of those with onset within 3 years of age, and most of them have wheezing symptoms within 1 year after birth. However, these asthma or wheezing diseases are often overlooked. Because they are not properly treated, they have recurring attacks and even continue to adults. Early diagnosis: Early diagnosis is a prerequisite for early treatment. If it is diagnosed in the early stage of asthma, it can greatly improve the effect of asthma prevention and treatment. Therefore, regardless of age, those who can rule out other wheezing diseases and meet the diagnostic criteria for asthma should be diagnosed early and treated in time. Early treatment: Early treatment after the diagnosis of asthma, especially inhaled hormone therapy is particularly important. For those with asthma duration ≤ 2 years, the curative effect of inhaled hormone therapy is significantly higher than the control rate of asthma duration ≥ 2 years. Early prevention: The principle of prevention and treatment of asthma is the same as that of other diseases. Combination of prevention and treatment and prevention first. It is best to prevent asthma attacks through various methods, such as improving the environment, improving allergies, and actively preventing and treating respiratory infections. How to prevent asthma attacks? First, follow the doctor's advice and use the medicine regularly. Second, prevent viral influenza and reduce incentives. Third, keep warm. Fatigue, cold, excessive stress, etc. will all lead to a decline in immune function and easily induce asthma attacks. Fourth, exercise is very important. Asthma patients are suitable for more sun exposure, through running, swimming and other exercises to improve the body's ability to respond to changes in the outside world and stabilize the condition. It is very dangerous for asthmatics to do strenuous exercise because strenuous exercise can cause shortness of breath, which can cause asthma attacks. If asthmatic patients want to exercise, they can choose more aerobic exercises such as swimming, which can also achieve the purpose of exercising and enhance their resistance