Asthma can be described as a respiratory disorder which is followed by difficulty to breath and wheezing. It occurs when the person comes in contact with some allergens which irritates the airways. The two airways get tightened by the irritation and the person starts wheezing. This condition may cause inflammation and swelling of the airways. The narrowing of the airways due to mucus build up also can be a reason for asthma.
Causes
There are no exact reasons to get asthma. It can occur as a hereditary disease.
Air particles, allergens, some kind of exercises, respiratory tract infections and weather can cause asthma.
Treatment for Asthma
There are no sure short treatments available for asthma. The treatments are normally done to make good the symptoms.
The primary treatment options for curing asthma are:
- Avoiding the contact with allergens
- Staying away from the air particles or protecting oneself from the air particles causing asthma
- Avoid exercise which trigger asthma attack
The doctors prescribes medicines for asthma after understanding the situation of the patient. The medicine are prescribed according to the intensity of the condition. Inhalers are the most popular asthma relievers prescribed to the patients.
Types of Asthma Medications
There are two main types of asthma medications. They are controller medications and rescue medications.
Controller Medications
These are also known as preventive medications. They are useful in treating the inflammation and swelling in the airways. They do not treat problems like cough, wheezing and breathing problems. Controller medications act slowly than rescue medications.
Rescue Medications
As the name indicates these are used in emergencies. They are used in the case of a sudden astma attack due to allergens or some unexpected reasons. They are beneficial in treating cough and wheezing. Rescue medications act very fast to heal the symptoms of asthma.
