Asthma
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Also known as: bronchial asthmaContent medically reviewed byDr. Govind DesaiMD, Respiratory MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Symptoms of asthma vary from person to person. There could be sudden outbursts of symptoms. Most common symptoms of asthma are:Dyspnea or difficult breathingWheezingChest tightnessPersistent coughing, more commonly at night. Most commonly cough with mucus or phlegm Dyspnea or difficult breathing Wheezing Chest tightness Persistent coughing, more commonly at night. Most commonly cough with mucus or phlegm Very low blood pressure Abnormally rapid breathing Wheezing sounds may accompany both inspiration and expiration or expiration alone Hyperinflation: Patients with long standing uncontrolled asthma may have a barrel-shaped chest caused by hyperinflation of lungs Loss of consciousness Skin and mucous membrane turning to blue in color Low blood pressure, which could lead to heart attack Oxygen saturation dropping less than 90% Allergens like dust mites, animal dander, pollen, molds, cigarette smoke, chemical pollutants, and cold air Sinusitis Extreme emotional responses and physical exercise Medications like aspirin, beta-blockers or NSAIDs Gastro esophageal reflux disease Other factors like dietary insufficiencies in vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids Foods with sulfites and preservatives may also trigger symptoms Motherhood at a young age Poor maternal nutrition Lack of breastfeeding Premature birth Low birth weight Smoking Overweight Identify and avoid the triggers - triggers could be exercise, certain foods, pollen Follow medication as prescribed Learn proper use of inhalers - including cleaning the inhalers Carry the inhalers and medicines to workplace/while travelling, to get an immediate relief during the attack Monitor your breathing often. If you suspect breathing difficulty, wheezing or cough, it is recommended to see the doctor Deterioration of lung function Increase in airway inflammation Interference in daily activities Weakness Hospitalization during severe attacks
Dyspnea or difficult breathing
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Persistent coughing, more commonly at night. Most commonly cough with mucus or phlegm
Very low blood pressure
Abnormally rapid breathing
Wheezing sounds may accompany both inspiration and expiration or expiration alone
Hyperinflation: Patients with long standing uncontrolled asthma may have a barrel-shaped chest caused by hyperinflation of lungs
Loss of consciousness
Skin and mucous membrane turning to blue in color
Low blood pressure, which could lead to heart attack
Oxygen saturation dropping less than 90%
Allergens like dust mites, animal dander, pollen, molds, cigarette smoke, chemical pollutants, and cold air
Sinusitis
Extreme emotional responses and physical exercise
Medications like aspirin, beta-blockers or NSAIDs
Gastro esophageal reflux disease
Other factors like dietary insufficiencies in vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids
Foods with sulfites and preservatives may also trigger symptoms
Motherhood at a young age
Poor maternal nutrition
Lack of breastfeeding
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Smoking
Overweight
Identify and avoid the triggers - triggers could be exercise, certain foods, pollen
Follow medication as prescribed
Learn proper use of inhalers - including cleaning the inhalers
Carry the inhalers and medicines to workplace/while travelling, to get an immediate relief during the attack
Monitor your breathing often. If you suspect breathing difficulty, wheezing or cough, it is recommended to see the doctor
Deterioration of lung function
Increase in airway inflammation
Interference in daily activities
Weakness
Hospitalization during severe attacks
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