Asthma
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Asthma
Who gets it?
What are symptoms?
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Shortness of Breath
- Increased mucus production
What treats Asthma?
What causes asthma symptoms?
- Respiratory infections, such as the common cold
- Physical activity (exercise-induced asthma)
- Cold air
- Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke
Where is it most commonly found?
How is it diagnosed?
Is it fatal?
Is is curable?
What is its treatment?
Is it genetic?
5 ways to maintain and improve Asthma symptoms
2.) If you have Asthma, keep your fast acting inhaler on you at all times in case of a Asthma attack.
3.) If experiencing any symptoms use your fast acting inhaler or your nebulizer as soon as possible.
4.) In cold weather holding your breath and breathing slowly can prevent Asthma attacks.
5.) When you have a cold with Asthma treat it like a ticking time bomb. Be careful and avoid symptom triggers because a cold worsens the effect of a Asthma attack.
Sources
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"WebMD - Better Information. Better Health." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
"Asthma Accessories: Get More Out Of Your Inhaler." ITriage Health Blog. N.p., 26 June 2013. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.
"How To Stop Someone Choking." : First Aid For Adults, Children, Babies: Heimlich Maneuver, Back Slaps. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2015.