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What is Asthma?

In medical terms, asthma is defined as a “chronic inflammatory disease of the airway”. In reality, it is not that simple. It is a disorder of your lungs. Your airway, which is the passageway of air,and back and forth of your lungs get swollen. This leaves your lungs vulnerable to allergic attacks. When your lungs are vulnerable, the muscles in the lungs tighten which restricts airflow. That is why the patient often experiences breathlessness.

Symptoms of Asthma

It is essential that you recognize the symptoms of asthma at an early stage and treat them immediately to avoid being affected with chronic asthma. The early signs include:

• Chronic or regular cough at night
• Felling of shortness of breath
• Persistent feeling of tiredness during day or during exercise
• Wheezing after any physical labor like exercise or climbing a staircase
• Symptoms of allergies like sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, congestion in chest and headache.

If you are troubled, by these symptoms on a regular basis then consult a specialist and ask for medication. A disciplined lifestyle from the beginning might benefit you and grant a speedy recovery from asthma.

Do’s for Asthma Patients

1. Stay away from things that you are allergic to- Asthma is an allergic condition and if you keep yourself away from the things that harm you then you will actually cut the source of the disease.
2. Maintain a proper sleep cycle- It is essential for an asthma patient to follow a healthy lifestyle. Sleep deprivation can be the root cause of many disorders and therefore you must have a constant sleep routine like going to bed early and waking up early.

3. Stop smoking immediately- Nothing will harm you more as an asthma patient than smoking. Even you should avoid passive smoking. Abide by anti-smoking oaths.

4. Live in a clean environment- Clean your house regularly. Keep it dust free. Avoid places with heavy smoke and pollution. While going out, always use a mask.

5. Eat healthy- Eating healthy food might not help you cure asthma but it can obviously help to stay fit. Include foods that are higher in vitamin C and E, flavonoids, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. These contain antioxidants, which restrict cell damage.

6. Consult doctor- Constantly consult a doctor and keep an inhaler close to you. Take your medication regularly.