Monday, July 20, 2009

Allergic Asthma

When the allergies in respiratory tract become more severe, they are likely to cause allergic asthma. This can occur due to the inhalation of anything present in the environment like dust, pollens, cigarette smoke, or molds. Certain foods also trigger the allergic reaction. These reactions cause coughing, wheezing, breathlessness and tightness in the chest. The airway passage is obstructed. The reasons can also be genetic. If the person feels these symptoms, it is advised not to judge anything on his own and instead go to the doctor for a confirmed diagnosis. Usually, the diagnosis is done by blood test that finds out if the asthma is caused due to any kind of allergen or allergic reaction.

There is no cure for asthma but its symptoms can be controlled to a great extent. This is done specific medication comprising of anti-inflammatory drugs that decrease both the intensity and frequency of asthmatic symptoms and attacks. Certain inhalations are also recommended to avoid the attack due to physical stress. For quick relief from allergic asthma, bronchodilators are used that widen the air passage by relaxing the respiratory tract muscles.

The prevention of allergic asthma involves long-term medications prescribed by the doctor. At the same time, you should also stay far away from the objects that are likely to cause allergy. Staying away from possible allergens sounds easy to follow but can be actually quite painful. What you can do is thoroughly clean the house and seek a genuine pest-control treatment in your house on regular basis. Also you should maintain a general hygiene system. Those having pets should take extra care for hygiene of self, and the pet as well. Not only this, even the surroundings of your house should also be kept neat and clean. The preventive measures need to be maintained time to time and so can go long-life.

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