What to expect when you suffer from Asthma?

Did you know that asthma is the third-most common chronic disease? Well, you should know that asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus. This can even make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. For some, asthma is just a slight irritation. But for others, it can be a major health problem that interferes with daily activities and might lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Read on to know what to expect when you suffer from asthma.

Asthma symptoms

Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. You might have infrequent asthma attacks, have asthma symptoms only at certain times like when exercising or have asthma symptoms all the time. Listed below are the most common asthma symptoms.

• Shortness of breath: This gives you the feeling that you cannot breathe well enough. You might even find it difficult to eat, sleep or speak.
• Chest tightness or pain: This is an unpleasant feeling of heaviness or pressure in the chest. It can make breathing more difficult.
• A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling: Wheezing is breathing with difficulty and with a whistling sound coming from your airways.
• Regular coughing: This often occurs at night or early in the morning, although it can happen at any time of day.
• Wheezing attacks: These are worsened by a respiratory virus such as a cold or the flu.
• Increased mucus production: This is characterized by high levels of a thick fluid accumulated in your airways.

These asthma symptoms can occur slowly over hours or days, or they can come on as sudden, recurring attacks after which the asthma symptoms can persist for some time before disappearing. Symptoms that your asthma is probably worsening include asthma symptoms that are more frequent and bothersome and increasing difficulty breathing.

For some, asthma symptoms flare up in certain situations. Listed below are some of these situations.

• Exercise-induced asthma: This might be worse when the air is cold and dry. Read more about asthma symptoms brought on by exercise.
• Occupational asthma: This is triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust.
• Allergy-induced asthma: This is triggered by airborne substances such as pollen, cockroach waste or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets.

When to book an appointment

Severe asthma attacks can be life-threatening. It’s important that you book an appointment with your homeopath in order to determine what to do when your asthma symptoms worsen and when you need emergency asthma treatment.

Some of the asthma symptoms that show you need emergency asthma treatment include rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing and shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity. Are you still confused when to visit your nearest homeopathy clinic? Well, you should consult your homeopath:

• If you think you’ve asthma

If you have frequent coughing or wheezing that lasts more than a few days or any other asthma symptoms, consult your homeopath. Seeking early asthma treatment might prevent long-term lung damage and help keep the condition from worsening over time.

• To monitor asthma after diagnosis

If you know you’ve asthma, work with your homeopath to keep it under control. Good long-term control helps you to feel better from day to day and can prevent a life-threatening asthma attack.

• For follow up

Asthma often changes over time. Meet with your homeopath regularly to discuss your asthma symptoms and make any needed asthma treatment adjustments.

Conclusion

It’s important that you visit your nearest homeopathy clinic, be evaluated and seek homeopathic asthma treatment. This is essential to living healthy and active lives. Homeopathy does not treat asthma, but it treats you according to the specifics of your condition. This is because no two asthmatic individuals have the same asthma symptoms.