Allergy treatment is an important factor in helping the sufferer alleviate or eliminate symptoms, so the very first steps the patient and/or his family must take is to make his home free of allergens. Asthma is a disease where the chest tightens; the air passages constrict, and labored breath and wheezing results. It is a frightening condition, especially for young children. Immediately upon diagnosis, there are things to be done that will not result in an asthma cure, but will certainly help. Sometimes it's hard not to become discouraged when dealing with a respiratory illness, but scripture has reminders about that: "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God." (Psalm 42:11)
Dust is a major culprit in bringing on an asthma attack, so freeing the house, and especially the patient's bedroom, from dust is important. Beginning with the asthmatic's room, pillows and mattresses should be covered with plastic, dark cotton curtains removed and replaced with light colored polyester that attracts less dust. Any stuffed animal, decorative pillows, or carpet should be removed from the house as well. The home should be free of pesky cockroaches, which can be accomplished by regular pest treatment. The family cat or dog should either be kept outside or, at the very least, out of the room. Pets should be bathed frequently to cut down on dander, whether they are living inside or outside the house. Mold can also be a serious factor in causing an asthma attack, so care must be taken to ensure there is no buildup of moisture in the home.
For the adult asthma sufferer who must clean his or her environment, part of the asthma cure is using the right methods. A dust mask should be worn, and a damp cloth or mop used for cleaning furniture, floors, and fans. Since dry air is beneficial to asthmatics, it is an essential part of the allergy treatment and prevention. A centrally heated and air conditioned home is safest for preventing asthma episodes. Further, Venetian blinds are dust collectors and should be avoided. Vacuum cleaners are good for removing dust too, and some of them have particularly effective filters that prevent dust particles from returning to the atmosphere.
Outdoor pollens can trigger asthma attacks, so if they are found to be responsible for one's episodes at certain times of the year, medicines can be taken to prevent the allergic reaction. The treatment for pollen sensitivity is good for folks with less serious allergic reactions as well, such as sinusitis. Whether inside or out, another serious trigger is secondhand smoke, so anyone looking for an asthma cure must avoid being around those who smoke. It is important to use cleaning products in the home that are unscented, avoid mothballs, room deodorizers or scented candles because they can all be problems for chronic respiratory illnesses.
Exercise can be a bane or a boon to asthma sufferers. For some, it triggers an attack if it goes beyond being mild exercise. It is recommended that exercise should start out slow and gradually build up to a faster pace. The negative reaction to exercise usually begins in early childhood, and can be prevented with use of quick-relief medications taken 10 to 15 minutes before exercise. This can ensure that a person gets the normal amount of exercise for his or her age and lifestyle.
Some children stop having asthma attacks when they reach maturity and think they have managed an asthma cure, but often the allergic reaction simply changes form. Instead of asthma, they may get more frequent sinus infections or break out in hives. However, there are more who never outgrow the problem, and have to deal with it all their lives. There are medications that can serve as allergy treatment and, while not qualifying as an asthma cure, can certainly be helpful. The medications come in two categories: quick-relief medications and controller medications.
The quick-relief medications are for short-term use to relieve the symptoms of tightness in the chest, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. They can also be used to prevent exercise-induced asthma, and these meds are taken on an as needed basis. On the other hand, controller medications are used on a daily basis to control asthma by reducing the number of incidences of the illness. Controller medications used as allergy treatment include inhaled steroids, long-acting bronchodilators, combination products that contain both of the above, leukotriene receptor antagonists (only in pill form), inhaled nonsteroids, methylxanthines. Of these, the inhaled corticosteroids are preferred controller for all ages.
There are treatments for an asthma attack that do not call for medicine. Leaning forward in a sitting position is said to help restore normal breathing, or placing a moist, hot, towel across the chest to relax the muscles. Even though an asthma is not yet available, there are so many more possibilities for relief today than people had available twenty-five years ago. Allergy treatment for an asthmatic is quite effective today, so that with precautions and proper medication, one's life is not so severely interrupted.
Dust is a major culprit in bringing on an asthma attack, so freeing the house, and especially the patient's bedroom, from dust is important. Beginning with the asthmatic's room, pillows and mattresses should be covered with plastic, dark cotton curtains removed and replaced with light colored polyester that attracts less dust. Any stuffed animal, decorative pillows, or carpet should be removed from the house as well. The home should be free of pesky cockroaches, which can be accomplished by regular pest treatment. The family cat or dog should either be kept outside or, at the very least, out of the room. Pets should be bathed frequently to cut down on dander, whether they are living inside or outside the house. Mold can also be a serious factor in causing an asthma attack, so care must be taken to ensure there is no buildup of moisture in the home.
For the adult asthma sufferer who must clean his or her environment, part of the asthma cure is using the right methods. A dust mask should be worn, and a damp cloth or mop used for cleaning furniture, floors, and fans. Since dry air is beneficial to asthmatics, it is an essential part of the allergy treatment and prevention. A centrally heated and air conditioned home is safest for preventing asthma episodes. Further, Venetian blinds are dust collectors and should be avoided. Vacuum cleaners are good for removing dust too, and some of them have particularly effective filters that prevent dust particles from returning to the atmosphere.
Outdoor pollens can trigger asthma attacks, so if they are found to be responsible for one's episodes at certain times of the year, medicines can be taken to prevent the allergic reaction. The treatment for pollen sensitivity is good for folks with less serious allergic reactions as well, such as sinusitis. Whether inside or out, another serious trigger is secondhand smoke, so anyone looking for an asthma cure must avoid being around those who smoke. It is important to use cleaning products in the home that are unscented, avoid mothballs, room deodorizers or scented candles because they can all be problems for chronic respiratory illnesses.
Exercise can be a bane or a boon to asthma sufferers. For some, it triggers an attack if it goes beyond being mild exercise. It is recommended that exercise should start out slow and gradually build up to a faster pace. The negative reaction to exercise usually begins in early childhood, and can be prevented with use of quick-relief medications taken 10 to 15 minutes before exercise. This can ensure that a person gets the normal amount of exercise for his or her age and lifestyle.
Some children stop having asthma attacks when they reach maturity and think they have managed an asthma cure, but often the allergic reaction simply changes form. Instead of asthma, they may get more frequent sinus infections or break out in hives. However, there are more who never outgrow the problem, and have to deal with it all their lives. There are medications that can serve as allergy treatment and, while not qualifying as an asthma cure, can certainly be helpful. The medications come in two categories: quick-relief medications and controller medications.
The quick-relief medications are for short-term use to relieve the symptoms of tightness in the chest, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. They can also be used to prevent exercise-induced asthma, and these meds are taken on an as needed basis. On the other hand, controller medications are used on a daily basis to control asthma by reducing the number of incidences of the illness. Controller medications used as allergy treatment include inhaled steroids, long-acting bronchodilators, combination products that contain both of the above, leukotriene receptor antagonists (only in pill form), inhaled nonsteroids, methylxanthines. Of these, the inhaled corticosteroids are preferred controller for all ages.
There are treatments for an asthma attack that do not call for medicine. Leaning forward in a sitting position is said to help restore normal breathing, or placing a moist, hot, towel across the chest to relax the muscles. Even though an asthma is not yet available, there are so many more possibilities for relief today than people had available twenty-five years ago. Allergy treatment for an asthmatic is quite effective today, so that with precautions and proper medication, one's life is not so severely interrupted.
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