What is asthma?
Asthma, known as bronchial asthma, is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The pathogenesis of asthma is still not clear, but asthma has a genetic predisposition.
In addition, asthma attacks can be stimulated once a trigger is ingested or inhaled.
There are many substances that can trigger asthma, such as indoor irritants like dust mites, pets and cockroaches, outdoor irritants like pollen and grass pollen, chemical materials like paints and dyes, foods like fish, shrimp, crab, milk and eggs, and special medications. Smoking, atmospheric pollution, obesity, inappropriate exercise, etc. may cause asthma attacks.
Can asthma kill people?
An acute asthma attack can indeed be life-threatening.
The mortality rate of asthma ranges from 1.6 to 36.7 / 100,000, mostly related to poor long-term control of asthma and untimely treatment of the last attack, most of these tragedies are preventable.
Some media claimed that Teresa’s condition was relatively stable for a long time, but some time before her passing, physical and other factors affected the control of her condition. Before she passed away, Teresa reportedly had a purple face and severe wheezing, which are indeed very similar to those seen during an acute asthma attack.
If it was truly an acute asthma attack and was severe and such, it could have been life-threatening within minutes.
She eventually passed away tragically on her way to the hospital and this is a sad ending.
Can asthma be cured?
Asthma is not curable. However, according to global and Chinese asthma guidelines, more than 80% of patients can achieve clinical control of asthma after long-term standardized treatment and management.
Good self-management of asthma patients can improve outcomes, reduce relapses and improve quality of life.
Once diagnosed with asthma, it is important to be prepared for a long-term battle with the disease.
Long-term control
Avoiding asthma attacks is the most important thing. It is important to understand the triggers and triggers and learn to avoid them;
Monitoring the disease
Learn to monitor your condition at home and keep an asthma diary. This information can help you determine when and what you are exposed to that increases your risk of an attack;
Carry your medication
You should carry your medications with you, be alert in case of an aura, know simple self-treatment in case of an attack, and master the use of asthma calming medications and inhalation techniques.
A guide to food, clothing, housing and transportation for people with asthma
Eating
Allergens may not be exactly the same for each asthma patient. You can go to the hospital to determine the allergens through allergy tests, and you must keep them in mind in the future and try to avoid such foods. You should also be careful before drinking beverages, as some food additives may trigger asthma. Too cold food and drinks may also trigger asthma;?
Wear
Try to use natural materials, do not choose clothing containing down, animal fur, chemical fibers and other materials, and those that release irritating odors and have complex ingredients should also be avoided;
live
Asthma patients should also pay attention to household dust mites in bedding, carpets, stuffed toys and pet dander at home, and avoid second-hand smoke pollution if someone in the family smokes;
Travel
When asthma patients go out, they should pay attention to outdoor pollen and mold, air pollution or chemical irritants in the workplace.
Asthma patients are not unable to exercise, after diagnosis and treatment, choose the appropriate exercise program will instead enhance immunity and reduce morbidity.
Asthma patients are suitable for short-time, intermittent force sports, such as volleyball, gymnastics, cricket, walking, etc.; soccer, long-distance running, basketball, winter sports such as cross-country skiing, skating and other long-time force sports are not suitable.
Swimming is a special case. Although it requires long time endurance, it is usually performed in an environment with high temperature and humidity, and asthma patients can adapt better.
Before exercise, patients should do a proper warm-up and inhale asthma medication for 15 to 20 minutes before starting?to prevent an exercise asthma attack.
Some possible allergens (please contact carefully and keep in mind in your life)
What can be done if an asthma patient has a sudden attack?
What you have just mentioned are some preventive measures. What can bystanders do when an asthma patient actually has an attack? The following measures may save a person’s life.
If a person with asthma near you has a sudden, severe attack, you must first call the emergency number “120”.
During an attack, the person may exhibit anxiety, depression or panic, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, pale and sweaty face, purple lips, earlobes and fingertips from lack of oxygen, or in more severe cases, the person may become unconscious.
In this serious situation, in addition to calling 120, you can also do these.
1.Make sure the patient is in a safe, airy place;
2, observe whether there is a response;
3, lift the patient’s jaw, which will help the patient to open the airway;
4, daily can also pay attention to how CPR? CPR, when necessary, it can save a life;
5.Wait for the ambulance to arrive.
For patients with slightly less severe symptoms who are awake, you can do these.
1, ensure that the patient is in a safe, airy place;
2, help the patient to maintain a comfortable position, such as sitting and leaning forward;
3, reassure the patient, telling him to breathe slowly and deeply;
4. Asthma patients usually carry an asthma spray in the shape of an “L” to help them find it and hand it to them for use.
Note: Patients may keep inhaling the spray when symptoms are severe, but overdosing may be life-threatening and should keep in touch with the 120 physician by phone for guidance.