Asthma Control

Most of the current medicines and treatment options for those with asthma focus on asthma control before, during and after an attack. Most of the adults and children with moderate to severe asthma will be placed on treatment regimes that include daily medications to eliminate inflammation of the breathing passages, as well as to keep the muscles in the airways relaxed. It is essential to continue to take any and all medications in the correct prescription amounts to maintain effective asthma control and prevent or minimize any attacks that may occur. Any changes in medications or additional treatments, even those that are natural or herbal, should be discussed with the treating physician to avoid any possibility of complications or increased symptoms of asthma.

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Changing, adding or deleting medications or treatments from the routine can result in triggering asthma attacks and may increase the inflammation of the airways. Asthma control focuses on consistency and routine both before and during asthma attacks. One of the key factors to asthma control is knowing and avoiding asthma triggers.

Controlling Triggers

Triggers for asthma can be either under control or out of control. There are some triggers that are virtually impossible to prevent exposure to, whereas others may just need a few changes in lifestyle to avoid or significantly decrease exposure.

Those triggers that are difficult to avoid include:

• Grass, pollen, plants and flowers
• Environmental pollutants
• Viruses, bacteria and other health-related issues
• Dust mites
• Second hand smoke
• Nitrogen dioxide

Try to enhance asthma control by minimizing exposure to the triggers. Stay indoors during high pollen count times or in very dry weather. Avoid using gas appliances, stoves or heaters in the house to eliminate nitrogen dioxide in the air. Keep carpets and fabric-covered furniture to a minimum in the house if dust mites are a trigger. There are many excellent allergy or dust mite resistant bedding and furniture covers available; just make sure to check the package to be sure that you are buying asthma approved items.

Keep air circulating in the house to prevent the deposits of dust and dust mites. Keeping your house well vacuumed and treating for cockroaches on a regular basis can eliminate cockroach dirt and pet dander and hairs. Some breeds of dogs are less problematic than others so do a bit of research on the best type for you.

Controlling asthma triggers is an easy way to provide asthma control without needing to increase medications or change treatments.