Describe what causes asthma symptoms to occur?
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alergies. its what happends to me
humidity
stress.
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I agree with the first answer. Even Wikipedia would give you the answer.
my friend has asthma and she always says that peanuts make her asthma worse
An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by the tightening of muscles around your airways (bronchospasm). During the asthma attack, the lining of the airways also becomes swollen or inflamed and thicker mucus — more than normal — is produced. all of these factors — bronchospasm, inflammation, and mucus production — cause symptoms of an asthma attack such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty performing normal daily activities. other symptoms of an asthma attack include:
Severe wheezing when breathing both in and out
Coughing with asthma that won't stop
Very rapid breathing
Chest pain or pressure
Tightened neck and chest muscles, called retractions
Difficulty talking
Feelings of anxiety or panic
Pale, sweaty face
Blue lips or fingernails
Or worsening symptoms despite use of your medications
Some people with asthma may go for extended periods without having an asthma attack or other symptoms, interrupted by periodic worsening of their symptoms, due to exposure to asthma triggers or perhaps from overdoing it during exercise-induced asthma.
Mild asthma attacks are generally more common. usually, the airways open up within a few minutes to a few hours after treatment. Severe asthma attacks are less common but last longer and require immediate medical help. It is important to recognize and treat even mild symptoms of an asthma attack to help you prevent severe episodes and keep asthma under control.
Without immediate asthma medicine and asthma treatment, your breathing will become more labored, and wheezing may get louder. if you use a peak flow meter during an asthma attack, your personal best reading will probably be reduced.
As your lungs continue to tighten during the asthma attack, you will be unable to use the peak flow meter at all. Gradually, your lungs will tighten so much during the asthma attack that there is not enough air movement to produce wheezing. This is sometimes called the "silent chest," and it is a dangerous sign. You may need to be taken to a hospital immediately with a severe asthma attack. unfortunately, some people interpret the disappearance of wheezing during the asthma attack as a sign of improvement and fail to get prompt emergency care.
If you do not receive adequate treatment for an asthma attack, you will eventually be unable to speak and will develop a bluish coloring around your lips. This color change, known as "cyanosis," means you have less and less oxygen in your blood. without immediate aggressive treatment in an intensive care unit, you will lose consciousness and eventually die.
Early warning signs are changes that happen just before or at the very beginning of an asthma attack. these changes start before the well-known symptoms of asthma and are the earliest signs that your asthma is worsening.
In general, these asthma attack symptoms are not severe enough to stop you from going about your daily activities. but by recognizing these signs, you can stop an asthma attack or prevent one from getting worse.
Early warning signs of an asthma attack include:
Frequent cough, especially at night
Reduced peak flow meter readings
Losing your breath easily or shortness of breath
Feeling very tired or weak when exercising
Wheezing or coughing after exercise or exercise-induced asthma
Feeling tired, easily upset, grouchy or moody
Decreases or changes in lung function as measured on a peak flow meter
Signs of a cold, or allergies (sneezing, runny nose, cough, nasal congestion, sore throat and headache)
Trouble sleeping with nighttime asthma
The severity of an asthma attack can escalate rapidly, so it's important to treat these symptoms immediately once you recognize them.
If you or a loved one is experiencing an asthma attack and the symptoms do not improve after following the asthma action plan, contact your asthma doctor and follow the "Red Zone" or emergency instructions. immediate medical attention is necessary.
Food and pet dander allergies play a big part. Foods that are allergenic are:
-Shellfish
-Milk
-nuts
-certain melons
If you have pets- vacuum every day. its a MUST…