Asthma Tips

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder. In asthma, the airways of the lungs get inflamed. Due to this inflammation, there is swelling inside the airways. This also causes excess production of mucous. The combined effect of swelling and mucus production is that the passage of air gets obstructed. This makes breathing difficult. A whistling sound or wheezing is often heard in such patients. Often the patient gets cough due to this obstruction of the airways. This cough is a reflex of the body to...more

Asthma is a condition marked by the swelling and narrowing of the airways thus, producing excess mucus. This triggers coughing, breathing difficulties and wheezing. Asthma can be a minor inconvenience for some, while for others, it can often result in a deadly asthma attack.

Causes
It isn t definite as to what causes asthma in some and not in others, but a combination of genetic and environmental factors is a probable reason. Factors that trigger asthma is varied and is subjective. ...more

World Asthma Day
Bronchial asthma is a disease when you feel difficulty in breathing due to airway hyperreactivity. Pollution plays a major role in causing its exacerbation. Lets all pledge today to reduce air pollution by every possible means!

You must not let the cold and dry air worsen your asthma symptoms. The air that blows during winter time greatly affects people with sinus and respiratory troubles, and all these factors contribute towards worsening asthma attacks. But thankfully, there are a few tips that can be followed to curb down asthma and enjoy a lovely winter.

Washing your hands: Doing this frequently with soap and water is one of the easiest and most effective ways of avoiding the spread of cold and other disea...more

Asthma is a chronic medical condition which causes narrowing and inflammation of the bronchial tubes (a passage which allows oxygen to leave and enter the lungs). Asthma is characterized by a wheezing or a whistling sound while breathing (due to uneven flow to and from the lungs and the air pipes).

Shortness of breath is also experienced during an asthma attack. People who already have this condition are susceptible to sudden asthma attacks if they are exposed to a situation or a substa...more

Has your child been coughing frequently? Is the cough chronic in nature, making your child breathe rapidly and does he/she complain about a tightened chest? These symptoms signify that your child is having asthma. Asthma is a medical condition characterized by paroxysmal wheezing respiration dyspnoea. It is common in children and an affected child experiences difficulty in breathing, and a whizzing sound is produced, especially during expiration. Asthma may lead to severe health complications an...more

सांस की बीमारी में सांस फूलने लगती है. जब हमारे फेफड़ों तक पर्याप्त मात्रा में ऑक्सीज़न पहुँचने में कठिनाई होने लगती है तब सांस फूलने लगती है. जिसमें व्यक्ति को सांस लेने में दिक्कत, छाती में जकड़न, सांस के द्वारा अंदर पर्याप्त वायु न खींच पाना इत्यादि दिक्कत होने लगती है. यह काफी बेचैनी भरा हो सकता है. कुछ ज्यादा मेहनत या तनाव भरा काम करने से सांस फूलना आम बात है, पर बिना किसी प्रकार के मेहनत किए बिना यदि अचानक सांस फूलने की समस्या होती हो तो यह एक गंभीर समस्या हो सकती है, इसकी चिकित्सीय जाँच करान...more

Asthma is a common disease, characterized by the inflammation of the airways. These airways are responsible for the passage of air and therefore their inflammation causes shortness of breath and extreme discomfort. Though different branches of medicines have tried in their own ways to deal with this problem, Ayurveda with its emphasis on natural remedies has emerged as a clear favorite. According to Ayurveda, it is the stomach that is the source of all chronic diseases. The science believes that...more

Asthma is a respiratory disease that takes place with a variety of symptoms including breathlessness, wheezing and coughing. It usually occurs when the airways get obstructed, which in turn leads to inflammation of the tubes.

So, how can you recognise the signs and symptoms of asthma? Here is a list of ways!

Risk Identification: It has been observed by doctors and medical science that there is no specific reason for the onset of this ailment. It can be caused due to genetic as ...more

ASTHMA [ASTHMA]

It is an episodic chronic respiratory disorder in which there is airflow obstruction causing difficulty in breathing.

CAUSES:
Hereditary.
History of allergy skin allergy, asthmatic, etc.
Mostly inhaled allergens cause asthma.

ALLERGENS CAN BE:
Environment - smoke, dust & pollution and petrol fumes.
Pollen and molds from grass, flowers and trees.
Strong perfumes
Paints & varnishes
Tobacco smoke
An...more