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Written by Kay Brown

Thursday, 03 April 2008

by KayBrown

In a relatively short space of time, asthma has become one of the most serious health conditions around the world; year on year, the figure for those contracting the condition rises. Asthma is a chronic, treatable disease that causes narrowing of airways in the lungs in response to allergens, making it difficult to breathe. When not treated properly, respiratory conditions can interfere with the daily life of the patient and cause breathing complications that can even lead to death.

The biggest step that asthma sufferers are taught is how to monitor their own condition. The specific medical treatment depends on the severity of the condition and the frequency of symptoms and the three specific treatments for it are broadly classified as relief medications, preventive medications and emergency treatment.

One form of relief for all patients is called a Bronchodilator which is designed only for less serious attacks but will be the only form of medication that mild sufferers will probably ever need. As the seriousness of the condition increases, additional medication is required. Low-dose glucocorticoids or a mastcell stabilizer may be used for patients who still only have mild but more persistent attacks. Oral glucocorticoids will be required for asthma patients who require strong medication for serious attacks. All asthma patients will still be given standard relievers like a Bronchodilator.

The asthmatics themselves must also recognize just what situations or conditions trigger their attacks then they will be able to avoid those situations. Knowing this can go a long ways in helping them prevent an Asthma attack. This particular respiratory problem has become to be recognized as a condition that is most associated with poor air quality and the reason why city dwellers are more likely to suffer

Although the specific medications can help the situation it is far better if they can be avoided where possible. They can cause serious side effects if used on a regular basis such as impotence, liver damage, depression, even tiredness and dizzy spells. Pharmaceutical drugs are formulated to make the body's own immune system to take over but more people are now using natural medicines which are treating the cause of the respiratory condition instead.

Catalysts are used to help reduce the strain on the system by calming it and thereby strengthening it over time. However, the natural medications that are used contain natural catalysts which do not cause any side-effects and help restore the body's equilibrium.

Practicing the eastern breathing techniques such as pranayam, buteyko and yoga practices are also helpful to asthma sufferers as they naturally help the breathing and the general well-being of patients. Feeling better, breathing better, are ultimately the goals of any treatments given.

Eating well and insuring you are getting lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in your body can go a long ways in boosting the natural defences of the immune system. And if you do not want to leave large amounts of drugs in your system then try a more natural herbal method of treatment to help control asthma. The main focus however,should be on the Asthma patient's should learn to control their own condition should be a major focus of their controling their astma condition.

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