Change of weather, in particular the contrast between day and night may have an impact on people with asthma, a condition mainly caused by the constriction of muscles around the airways that then become inflamed, narrow and fill with mucus.

“In fact extreme weather can be an asthma trigger in people who are sensitive to not only cold but also hot climate,” said Dr Saipin Littikote, a pediatrician at Mahasarakham Hospital. “A change in temperature _ up or down _ can set off a bronchial spasm, which can become bronchitis that can lead to such symptoms as wheezing, coughing, feeling tight in the chest that make it difficult to breath.”

Asthma symptoms often strike at night during sleep.

In severe cases, asthma attacks can be life-threatening in the absence of timely and proper treatment. but Dr Watchara Boonsawat, president of Easy Asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Clinic Network said that asthma is usually not considered a deadly condition because preventative treatment options are readily available.

“Now standard practice for asthma treatment in Thailand is much better than in the past _ both controllers and relievers,” said Dr Watchara. “It’s unfortunate that some attacks occur as a result of the refusal of patients to accept their asthmatic condition and their poor compliance. while most cases of severe asthma attacks occur in people who don’t have an appropriate treatment and don’t take their medication correctly.”

Today, asthma treatment can be easily accessible. According to Dr Watchara, there are now over 900 hospitals nationwide which develop easy asthma clinics that are able to provide standard treatment for asthma attacks including quick assessment of lung function, inhaler and educational programme on how to well cope with the condition and exercise for asthmatics.

“We believe that the activities can help patients with asthma to this end have improved quality of life,” Dr Watchara said.

Developed since 2009, Easy Asthma Clinic programme is a collaboration between Easy Asthma and COPD Clinic Network and the National Health Security Office. by following the group’s standard treatment guidelines, Dr Watchara said it’s found that the number of patients with acute asthma attack have decreased to less than 50 per 100,000 population. the number of patients who have been treated with steroid medication increased, while the number of patients needing admission decreased.

“All clinics, even in some rural areas, are now able to provide standard practice for asthma treatment so that they provide convenience for patients who don’t need to visit a provincial hospital,” said Dr Watchara.

To keep asthma attack at bay, nothing is important than the classic self-care measure of taking good care of oneself. to achieve this, asthmatics should eat well-balanced meals that include different food groups and regularly exercise.

“Asthmatics should drink enough fluids every day, as well,” said Dr Saipin, who is also president of Holistic Asthma Care Model of Mahasarakam Hospital that won the first prize at the EACC Excellence Award 2011, given to hospitals that have an outstanding record for asthma treatment.

Another key element of asthma attacks, control and prevention, Dr Saipin said, is to avoid triggers, pollen, airborne allergens. Dusty bedroom particularly can exacerbate asthma. the doctor drew attention to bedding, pillows, rugs and carpets where dust and invisible dust mites may be present and can accumulate.

“Hanging blankets in the sun may not be enough,” said Dr Saipin. “Better wash the sheets and blankets every week in hot water for more than 30 minutes to kill dust mites. and make sure that water is hotter than 55-60 Celsius.”

Patients with asthma, Dr Saipin said, are recommended to have a peak flow metre, a tool that is used to monitor asthma symptoms, at home. It’s a simple device that asthmatics can use to measure how well their lungs are working so that they can decide if they need to take action in order to keep asthma exacerbation under control.

“On top of that, asthmatics should have a thorough knowledge of their illnesses that can be varied with season, and record their illnesses that can help them monitor and manage symptoms effectively. Also strictly follow medication and treatment plan as prescribed by a doctor,” Dr Saipin said.

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I've heard a nurse talk about this…it causes certain muscle problems and other issues such as an increase in mucus and frequent dehydration.

I can't find any data on this, however. Has anyone had this experience?

I think I may have developed a uterine fibroid(s). I'm having mucus and bleeding discharge while I'm taking progesterone, and I've read they are about the only "female" issue that gets worse with progesterone exposure instead of better. also, my mom had one of the worst cases they'd ever seen when they were doing an autopsy on her over a year ago, and I've read they are genetic. does anyone want to share how their symptoms presented? I do have a doc appointment on Thursday.

I know that the air pipe is filled with mucus(right?!) but what does tuberculosis trigger? No symptoms please!!!!

well you get this little calcifide granulomas nodules deposite particles deposited in the low part of the lungs and that starts to affect the way you breath and you start to get sick.But remember know a days there are a lot of medicine that helps to fight illness like isoniazid.always remember if your in a closed enviroment and someone is sick cover your self to protect you from contamination.just with a little droplets in the air and your at risk of infection.

Something that might help me get better faster rather than just hide the symptoms?

It is very unsafe to self medicate – please consult a doctor.

Couple of non drug treatments that provide relief are as follows:

1] Irrigate the nose to loosen and remove mucus. this can be done by putting salt water solution in a Neti-pot or a regular tea pot and pouring this in the nose.

2] use a drug free nasal spray like Sinox nasal spray which will loosen and remove accumulated mucus. it will also act as a gentle disinfectant keeping the nose free from microorganisms.

Good luck.

Medical symptoms of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may make it quite tough to breathe for an individual. Due to intensive smoking, this illness is brought and is one of the most deadly diseases. It is a main lung problem. below are the medical symptoms of the COPD and the actions that an individual can detect those:

COPD symptoms and the reasons for it

This is probably recognized as dyspnea which toughens the breathing after performing some activities.

The individual coughs with the production of mucus.

The lung undergoes repeated infections as a result of this disease.

The person suffers from extreme tiredness and exhaustment.

The individual wheezes.In some of the affected persons, the color of the fingers turn out to be slight bluish and grayish in color, which is recognized as Cyanosis, is observed.

Pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis and combination of two lung disorders can be seen in majority of the affected person with COPD. Not only can this other long-term lung illness such as chronic asthma and chronic bronchiolitis also be observed in the patients. the most essential reason for this illness is intensive smoking. the much more a person smokes the more medical symptoms will arise and he will suffer from this deadly lung illness called COPD. though these are basically comes from direct smoking, but there are also some external elements responsible for the birth of this illness such as passive smoking, extensive exposure to harmful fumes or the staying in front of the gas for along time with out having correct ventilation.

The treatment and diagnosis of the COPD

A proper physician or a health provider to prevent the disease from obtaining much more intense should instantly do the initial diagnosis following the notice of the above-mentioned medical symptoms of the disease. Diagnosis such as spirometry, which checks the function of the lungs and some physical examinations, can also be performed for the diagnosis and the elimination of the illness. to measure the quantity of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, the physician can also perform a blood test. However, the CT scan and the x-ray method of visualization of the lungs can be valuable or useful but might mot show the signs of COPD.

This is such a harmful disease that it has no cure still now and it is an extremely progressive disease, which is permanent, and increases day by day. the remedies, which are used, are done to slower the progress of the illness and its medical symptoms. to open up, the airways and help in respiration the doctors might offer bronchodilator, which is an inhaler or other drugs, may also be given. Oxygen therapy might also be required for some sufferers at home.

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Crohn’s disease is a situation which causes inflammation of the digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It can occur anywhere in the GI tract; but is principal in the lower part of the small intestine, in the ileum. This swelling reaches the lining of the affected organ to cause pain and leads to the common emptying of intestines to lead to diarrhea.

Crohn’s disease is referred by different names depending on the swelling that occurs in different parts of the intestine. Tenderness that is found in the end of the small intestine is referred to as Crohn’s terminal ileitis and Crohn’s entero-coilitis and ileo-colitis are the terms used to describe the irritation of the small intestine and colon. In both cases of Crohn’s disease, a small intestinal barricade, diarrhea and abdominal pain are the common symptoms.

As the symptoms of Crohn’s disease are similar to other intestinal disarrays, they are difficult to diagnose. Fatalities usually have all the layers of the intestine involved in the illness where there may also be healthy bowel found in between the sections of diseased bowel. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, arthritis, skin problems, rectal bleeding fever and sometimes constant bleeding that leads to anemia.

Diarrhea that arises from Crohn’s disease may contain blood, pus or mucus that may go up to 10 or 20 times a day, even at night. This may in turn lead to painful tears or fissures mounting around the anus. The tenderness in the abdomen associated with Crohn’s disease is referred to be cramping or colicky. In such cases, the abdomen becomes sore to the touch, and tends to swell up.

Weight loss is another symptom of Crohn’s disease that is a effect of diarrhea and the loss of appetite a person develops when suffering from Crohn’s disease. another symptom of Crohn’s disease is mouth ulcers, joint pain, tenderness in the eyes and rashes or ulcers that are found on the skin.

A chronic sufferer of Crohn’s disease experiences severe tenderness complications which includes fistula which is an abnormal connection that exists between the bowel and a part near the bowel like the bladder, vagina or loop of bowel. These fistulas can lead to regular infections of the urinary genital tracts.

Okay, so my throat has been hurting me for like a week now and I'm spitting up this globy, chunky, brown mucus. plus, I looked in my mouth and I have this white stuff on my tonsils. What's wrong with me?

Most of us at some time or an additional have experienced the strain and ache in our encounter and head that usually gets worse before it will get far better. in this short article you’ll study causes sinus infections, thee normal signs or symptoms of sinus infection, where by sinus infections come about, and examine some cures to deal with the signs of one’s sinus infection.

What exactly is the result in of sinus infection signs and symptoms?It’s primary important to understand what sinuses are. Sinuses are hollow packets of air on both aspect in the nose, in-between and behind the eyes, and in the forehead. Sinuses generate mucus that moistens and cleans the membranes with the throat and nose. just about every sinus has a passage that opens into the nose that helps for that exchange of air mucus. when you have a blockage from the openings with irritation you probably have a sinus infection. The strain and mucus develop from the sinuses and make a breading ground for bacteria. Sinus infection signs often comply with other respiratory sickness or possibly a chilly. At times these symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction inside a individual who suffers from allergies. You may also knowledge the signs of sinus infection by not fully treating the first sinus infection chances are you’ll have had, frequent swimming or blowing your nose as well tricky.

Typical sinus infection signs:

Strain across the eyes and swellingJaw and tooth acheHeadacheFeverNasal congestion, runny nose and coughTenderness inside nose, forehead and cheeksPainLoud snoringEar ache and ear infectionFatigue and weak pointBad breath

Some other signs also may consist of:

Total loss of smell or decreased ability to smellThe plugging in the nasal passages and only currently being in a position to breathe as a result of the mouthSpeech that is definitely nasal soundingThe feeling of mucus draining down the back of your respective throat. Also referred to as post nasal dripFoul smelling nasal discharge

What areas are most usually affected by sinus infection indicators?

You most typically experience the stress and discomfort from a sinus infection in four areas. If you’ve got an infection inside the front sinuses, you could possibly encounter a headache in your forehead. If your maxillary sinuses are contaminated, you could practical knowledge discomfort while in the region of your respective cheek bones. If your soreness goes towards the prime with the head, your sphenoid sinuses could be contaminated. Your sphenoid sinuses are found right above your throat and deep behind the eyes. Lastly, if your ethmoidal sinuses are infected, you could possibly experience an really negative pain behind the eyes.

Are there any remedies for sinus infection signs?Sinus infections are most typically treated with nasal sprays, antibiotics, or from time to time other medicine. Prevention is usually instances greater than a remedy, as sinus infections are typical and normally continual for a lot of persons. Right here are a couple of techniques you could want to attempt, such as regularly cleansing nasal passages and employing a humidifier. these easy methods can tremendously lower the probability of going through sinus infection signs or symptoms.

In this short article we covered some common sinus infection signs and symptoms it’s possible you’ll encounter, wherever the sinus infections get location and some straightforward cures you may use to cur your sinus infection. I hope this info may be helpful. Sinus infections are no pleasurable, that’s for sure. Find out as substantially about the sinuses as you can. The understanding you obtain will help you to be superior prepared to deal together with your sinus troubles.

I haven’t written in awhile but I wanted to update you all on how I’m doing on the SCD!

So, I have just past the 8 month mark on SCD! I am so happy and proud of myself that I have made it this far. the journey to where I am now hasn’t been fun or easy, but I am happy to report that for the past 3 months I have NO symptoms. I experienced a pretty bad flare when I got back from South Africa in November. it lasted about 3 weeks. during those 3 weeks, I was pretty depressed, I just wanted to get better. I must note that the flare wasn’t as bad as it was pre-SCD. I went back to SCD basics (easy to digest foods and soup) and in 3 weeks I was back to normal! during that flare I also started acupunture twice a week. I really feel that this helped me as well.

I went to Jamaica at the end of December after the flare was over. it was pretty easy staying on the diet while I was there, I ate alot of FRUITS AND VEGGIES! I didn’t drink at all which was the most difficult thing for me. but I still managed to have a great time and feel great as well!

Its been 3 months since have seen blood and mucus! I am pretty regular going about 2-3 times a day mostly all solid! I couldn’t be happier. thoughts of UC no longer control my life. I feel free and in control.

With regards to missing food, obviously its hard sometimes when you crave something that you cant have. but I always remind myself that no food is worth the pain in the ass (literally) of Ulcerative Colitis.

Yesterday I was sooo happy. my mom made me butternut squash fries and chicken wings. I actually felt normal and enjoyed every bite of my dinner!

I know alot of you out there are struggling with UC. I read the stories all the time and feel sad because I know how bad it can be. I wish everyone found success using the SCD but I know that’s not the case.

Currently I am still on Salofalk tablets. I also take a SCD probiotic everyday and go to acupuncture once a week. I have a followup appointment with my GI next week. I am curious to see what he will say about my improvement.

I am a lil worried that I will see the 9 month flare that Elaine talks about in BTVC. now that I look back on it, I did have a mini flare at 3 months and another one at 5-6 months like she predicts. I am hoping that I skip the 9 month one!

I also think alot about the future and how long I will stay on SCD. since it has worked so well with me I sometimes feel that I want to stay on it forever! I am only 25, so that is a LONG time! I know for sure that I will not go back to the way I was eating before!

I wish everyone happiness and health. This support group has really helped me get through the good times and the bad times. it reminds me that although UC sucks, it doesn’t have to be the end of a happy life for us. it could be the beginning of a new and improved life like it has for me

Jessica’s story is now entered into the 2011 Ulcerative Colitis Writing Contest!!! You Can Join too, click here for details

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