Different Types Of Asthma
Asthma is a condition that affects your entire life. And hundreds of millions of people all over the world have one of the types of asthma. Living with asthma is possible but it takes dedication and some solid advice. You will have to have plenty of discipline to keep your asthma attacks to a minimum,and be strong when an attack occurs. I have several friends with asthma and have a deep respect for their unrelenting discipline. They are fighters in my book.
Asthma affects children and adults, however it is the most common lung disease in children. There is the misconception that people with asthma only suffer when they have an attack, but this is incorrect. Attacks occur only when the lungs are irritated by something, but the symptoms of asthma will remain with you all the time - regardless of an attack taking place.
This makes asthma such a life changing condition. Some of the common symptoms of most types of asthma are coughing, shortness of breath and a tight feeling the chest area. The bad news is that the medical world still cannot say with certainty what causes asthma. There are several medicine and tools to ease asthma symptoms, but none will cure it. It's best to avoid anything that can cause an attack. Some people get asthma attacks due to dust, others react strongly to pets - you will need to find out exactly what triggers an attack in you.
Being able to control your asthma allows you to sleep better at night, perform better at school and be able to take part in many more physical activities. And you can cut down on your hospital trips. These all sound like very good incentives to me!
What types of asthma apply to your situation can be hard to assess, as asthma diagnosis in general is not an easy thing - especially when it involves young children. Your doctor will need to run regular physical tests and find out whether you have any allergies. One thing that has been determined is that if you have a close relative with asthma it is more likely for you to develop the same condition. Lung function tests can be useful in diagnosing asthma as well. Spirometry basically measures how much air you can exhale (the maximum amount).
Here are some things that can trigger an asthma attack:
Pollution in the environment, furry pets, cockroach droppings, dust mites, mould, smoke from cigarettes.
In short : first find out what triggers your asthma attacks and then get rid of the cause, or avoid it.
The types of asthma that may be affecting you will have to be determined by a professional. He or she will be able to give you more advice on how to deal with your condition. There has been plenty of research on asthma so you should get plenty of tips and information.
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