How To Beat Asthma
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Asthma partially obstructs the bronchial tubes, making breathing difficult. The cause of asthma is still not known. But if you are an asthma sufferer, you can, through natural means, considerably reduce the number of asthma attacks you get.
A placebo study has shown that asthmatics who consume 1 gram of vitamin C per day had 4 times fewer attacks. When they stopped taking vitamin C, the attacks resumed with the same frequency as before (Trop. and Geog. Med., Vol. 32, Mo. 2, 1980).
Exercise Induced Asthma
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Exercise induced asthma (EIA) refers to asthma that occurs only with exercise. The reported incidence of EIA varies between 5% and 20% of the general population.
During start of exercise pulmonary functions tends to be normal, but within 5 to 10 minutes symptoms of asthma such as wheezing, breathlessness, tightness of chest appear. Patient may also feel extreme fatigue. The symptoms become worse 5 to 10 minutes after the cessation of exercise.
The mechanism is not clear, increased blood flow and mediator release due to change in osmotic pressure have been proposed as probable causes.
Asthma Attack Symptoms
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The symptoms of asthma vary greatly among individuals; and at times, attacks can vary, even for the same person. Your ability to recognize the early signs and symptoms that initially appear prior to an attack is critical if you wish to avoid an emergency room visit. When you notice these signs, you should heed the advice of your Doctor and follow a professionally directed action plan.
Asthma Disease
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There are many problems in the human body which are related to your respiratory system, and asthma is one of the very serious issues people face. Asthma is a disease which needs your close attention. If you will not pay attention towards this problem of your body, you may face fatal consequences. All that it needs is your care. Pay the right kind of attention towards the patient if he or she is suffering from asthma. It is controllable. It is treatable. But if it is left unchecked and uncontrolled, it may cause serious issues for your health. In fact, the airways are the passages which are responsible to take air in side your body. These vessels and ducts are also responsible to bring the dirty air out of your body. In case you are suffering from Asthma, it means that these ducts or vessels of your body are suffering from some kind of inflammation and as a result you will not be able to breathe properly.
