Allergic Asthma

Allergic Asthma is the most common type of asthma that is affecting around 60% of asthmatic patients. Both allergic and non-allergic asthma have the same symptoms, such as shortness of breath chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing.

Aspirin induced asthma is triggered by aspirin. Patients may have nasal polyps, rhinitis, sneezing and a runny nose, and a history of aspirin sensitivity. When they take aspirin, they develop sneezing and a stuffy nose, which leads to wheezing and difficulty breathing. Aspirin induce asthma usually occurs in the adult phase and is genetically associated.

Occupational asthma occurs when something on the job sets off an asthma attack. Irritant induced asthma is usually from smoke or inhaled irritants like chlorine. It’s not related to an allergy; the irritant is inhaled and triggers an attack. In occupations that deal with chemicals like paint or lab animals like rats or mice, patients may also be allergic to their trigger. They must find out exactly what sets off their symptoms and try to avoid it.

Asthma Diagnosis

Spirometry

Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath.

Provocation Test

Histamine is used to introduce into the airways of people with asthma to monitor the effect of narrowing of the airways.

Allergy Test

Skin or blood testing can confirm that allergies are contributing to asthma while identifying the specific allergens that cause a reaction. The results of allergy testing can help to develop the most effective treatment plan.

Asthma Treatment

Prevention and long-term control are key in stopping asthma attacks. Treatment usually involves learning to recognize the triggers, taking steps to avoid them and tracking the breathing to make sure the daily asthma medications are keeping symptoms under control. Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily may include: inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, beta agonists, theophylline, and more…

Exercise for Asthma

Not all types of sports and exercises are suited for asthma patients. Patients should avoid exercises in polluted, cold, dry areas to minimize asthma attacks.