Asthma Management

When the walls inside your airways become swollen or enflamed, they are very sensitive, which causes them to respond strongly to allergies or irritants. The airways become even narrower and, because the airflow is decreased, often you have an asthma episode or attack. Some of the symptoms of an asthma attack are trouble breathing, especially very late at night or very early in the morning, wheezing, tightness in your chest, and coughing. Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma but learning asthma management allows people to live a more normal life with less frequent and fewer attacks.

To have a successful asthma management plan is not only an extremely crucial part of your life, but also very necessary for anyone suffering from chronic asthma. The two most important steps in controlling your asthma are working closely with your physician on a daily asthma management plan and knowing how to look after yourself, so that both you and your doctor are happy with the results. Always avoid any irritants that bother you, take your medication exactly as your physician ordered and be aware of your body, so you can react fast to any symptoms of an asthma attack. Talk to your physician about getting a written asthma management plan and a written plan for the course of action necessary during an asthma attack. Make sure you not only learn and understand these, but also teach your family so they can help you if necessary. Go to your doctor for regular checkups and make sure that you know how to use your inhalers correctly, as you need the proper dose of medication to reach your lungs. Talk to your physician if you have any problems with your asthma medication. There are many different treatments available, so it is a case of finding the proper medication to control your asthma.

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With asthma management, it is also important to learn what triggers your asthma symptoms and what you can do to limit or avoid contact with these irritants. Here are some things that often help asthma sufferers:

• Avoid burning woodstoves or fireplaces and do not allow anyone to smoke in your house
• Control dust mites by washing your blankets, pillows and other bedding weekly, in very hot water. Invest in a special mattress cover and pillow case covers that are dust proof
• If your pet bothers your asthma, bathe them weekly to help control the dander; do not allow your pet in the bedroom, or, in an extreme case, give your pet away
• If you are a person whose asthma is triggered by pollen, then stay indoors as much as possible with either an air cleaner or the air conditioning on
• Take up yoga as a gentle form of exercise if strenuous or even moderate exercise bothers you