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Living With Asthma Symptom – How To Maintain Quality Of Life With Good Asthma Control

AsthmaInfoLine — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:44:41 +0000

Living with asthma symptom has become a common way of life for most asthma sufferers. Adult asthma obviously has the ability to affect a sufferer’s way of life but the experts tell us it doesn’t have to. Indeed it doesn’t. Especially if the proper precautions are taken.

Asthma symptom can be brought on by a variety of triggers. Sufferers who practice good management practice techniques will live a good quality of life where asthma symptom aren’t a constant worry. Did you know in the United States alone, over 17 million people are affected by asthma.

Asthma is described in many forms including allergy asthma, adult asthma; even asthma and acid reflux: with varying treatments. More recently, less mainstream treatment for asthma symptom has surfaced such as acupuncture for asthma.

Acupuncture For Asthma

China has used acupuncture treatment for centuries on different types of ailments. Acupuncture for asthma has been effective for a number of years. The World Health Organization identified acupuncture an effective treatment of up to 40 known diseases with asthma being one of them.

Acupuncture for asthma benefits such things as a reduced dependency on drugs. In the US, states have there own regulated laws relating to qualified acupuncture practitioners. Certainly if you are not getting relief from your current treatment methods then acupuncture for asthma provides another alternative.

Allergic Asthma

Allergic asthma affects over 50 per cent of asthma sufferers. It has been described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways.

Allergic asthma forms from an early childhood and sufferers are affected by elements such as dust, mold and pollen. The problem of course is those three factors are hard to avoid so physicians will prescribe medication to reduce the incidence of attack.

Certainly asthma is no fun to live with but it can be controlled. Within these pages at AsthmaInfoLine.com we’ll provide a library of views and reviews on asthma, asthma symptoms and treatment and news relating to asthma from around the world.

Peak Flow Meter ? Best Asthma Info

AsthmaInfoLine — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:47:45 +0000

Peak Flow Meter ? Best Asthma Info

Today I want to write about something very important, something that I know and guarantee will help you the asthma sufferer or your suffering asthmatic child. Today I write about a “Peak Flow Meter”. A Peak Flow meter helped me care correctly for my asthmatic daughter, and today she is a grown woman caring for herself, however, she still uses it twice a day!

A peak flow meter is a device measuring air flowing out of the lungs, called peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and is used to measure whether a person’s asthma is under control. This is done by the person with asthma forcefully blowing into the device.

Used mainly by persons with moderate to severe and persistent asthma, peak flow meters can help determine:

What is going on in your airways rather than just guessing by the way you feel.
You can find out if your treatment is having the effect it should on your asthma.
You will know whether you need to change your treatment.
Your doctor will be able to see how well you have been.
What triggers the asthma attack (such as exercise-induced asthma
When to seek emergency medical care.

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You can get them from most good pharmacies or your Respiratory Physician can prescribe one for you.

There are several different makes of peak flow meter and two different types known as low and standard range.

peak flow meters are suitable for both adults and children.

peak flow meters are designed for adults and children with severely impaired function of the lungs.

It doesn’t really matter who makes it, they all do the same thing and that is measure your expiration rate = “Breath Out” = how hard and quickly you blow air out of your lungs.

If you have a child with Asthma you would need to check with its Respiratory Physician that your child is old enough to use a peak flow meter, as sometimes they can get a bit confused with sucking in their inhaler and blowing into the Peak Flow meter. On saying that each child is different, and I feel that if a child is say 4-5 years and over, and can understand the difference then a peak flow meter maybe suitable.

If you do have added to Asthma Plan, you will need to keep an Asthma Diary, and take daily readings, as one reading will not be enough. An asthma Diary is so important, as you can chart each day and see whether you asthma is being properly controlled, also when visiting your Doctor it gives him a more information to help you or your child.

I will not go into detail here about how to use a Peak Flow Meter, as I feel your pharmacist or your physician is the person to teach you CORRECTLY how to use one and take correct readings by using the physical product.

I wish you and yours the best of Health!

It is important to note that information contained in this post is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

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Asthma Action Plan And Peak Flow Monitoring

AsthmaInfoLine — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:43:53 +0000

Asthma Action Plan And Peak Flow Monitoring

Following an asthma action plan can help you avoid flare-ups and handle those you can’t prevent. Also using a written plan will help your kids do regular everyday activity without asthma signs and symptoms. Your asthma action plan could be based upon peak flow rate or asthma signs or symptoms. Peak Flow Rate is usually recommended for those who have moderate to significant asthma. Various simple devices known as peak flow meters are available that measures the highest rate where air comes from your lungs. Your peak flow rate can show when your bronchial asthma gets more serious, and before you really feel signs or symptoms. Lower readings show the child’s asthma gets a whole lot worse. Fill out precise figures, not percentages, for readings.

Families really should be provided more instructional materials about asthma, monitoring and environmental management. Youngsters older than six might be given peak flow meters to check their asthma. A reading needs to be used at all asthma visits and personal best needs to be determined on a regular basis. Look at your peak flow at least 2 times per day. The “Personal Best” reading really should be identified once the youngster is symptom-free.

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A diary may be used to determine individual best and in most cases is section of the asthma device package. A peak flow meter can help you keep track of your child’s breathing and figuring out earlier indications of an attack. Asthma Action Plan can assist you self-manage your much more continual asthma. Carrying out a written asthma action plan will help your kids do regular everyday activity with no asthma signs.

The Asthma guidelines suggest all asthma sufferers possibly use symptoms monitoring or peak flow monitoring in their asthma action plan, or both. The guidelines note that both ways are equally efficient. From time to time, the patient with assumed asthma-related airway obstruction will not show obstruction in spirometry. In this particular situation, the medical diagnosis of airway obstruction could be provided by bronchial provocation. To assist you to make a decision how to proceed, the asthma guidelines advise you can either monitor your asthma signs and symptoms, make use of your peak flow meter, or both equally. Whatever you do depends upon you, your asthma as well as your medical doctor.

A peak flow meter is an affordable, portable, hand held device for all those with asthma which is used to determine how well air moves from your lungs. This device measures how quickly air moves from the lung area. This is an excellent method to check changes in your airways from asthma before you’ll may possibly really feel them.

Get your asthma action plan in your school, child-care provider as well as your house. Have a copy of the written asthma action plan for your school nurse. The Red-colored Zone of the asthma action plan lets you know the actions you have to consider in an emergency situation. Request a written asthma action
plan and ensure you understand it.

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The Asthma Epidemic (Do you know the facts?)

AsthmaInfoLine — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:47:02 +0000

The Asthma Epidemic (Do you know the facts?)

Asthma was first recognized and named by Hippocrates circa 450 BC

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. Asthma involves only the bronchial tubes and does not affect the air sacs (alveoli) or the lung tissue (the parenchyma of the lung) itself. Asthma is a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for nearly 23 million Americans, including 7 million children plus it common in industrialized nations such as Canada, England, Australia, Germany, and New Zealand, 1 or 2 kids out of 10 are affected

Asthma attacks can last minutes to days and can become dangerous if airflow to the lungs becomes severely restricted. Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the airways in the lungs and by the spasm of muscles surrounding these airways, these attacks may occur at anytime, but there are risk factors that can trigger an attack.

Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled, causes can be different in each case, and therefore individualized therapy is wise and in fact I would state PARAMOUNT. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts in childhood however, one must realize they can happen for the first time at age.

Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases, characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. Symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe and often runs in families meaning you can inherit the tendency to get inflamed airways.

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One thing that Asthmatics should do is limit time spent outdoors on high ozone days.

Symptoms of an asthma attack can include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Symptoms range from mild to moderate to severe and can be life-threatening.

Treatments, along with removing triggers, aim to restore normal activities of daily living by reducing the frequency, severity, and length of your asthma attacks.

Attacks can be triggered by stress, anxiety, cold air, smoke, or a virus. Attacks are caused by the airways over-reacting to certain environmental factors, and can be only occasional or frequent.

Medications that provide long-term relief include corticosteroids, beta agonists, leukotriene modifiers, Cromolyn, and Nedocromil. Medications can reduce the symptoms of asthma a great deal, but may not be able to eliminate coughing fully.

Breathing becomes harder and may hurt, and there may be coughing.

Severe asthma attacks may require emergency care as they can cause death.

Inhalers (sometimes called “puffers”) contain a gas that propels the correct dose of medicine either when the top is pressed down or on inhalation (some inhalers may be dry powder inhalers).

Allergens also may originate from food and food additives and pollens.

Researchers are beginning to see that exposure to certain irritants when you are very young may play a role in the development of asthma. Researchers have also found a link between asthma and obesity.

Exposure to irritants, certain chemicals, or substances in your workplace may increase your chances of developing occupational asthma.

Asthma cannot be cured, but appropriate management can control the disorder and enable people to enjoy a good quality of life. Asthma is classified as:

: Having mild symptoms up to 2 days a week and 2 nights a month.

Having symptoms more than 2 days a week but not more than one time in a single day.

: Having symptoms once a day and more than one night per week.

: Having symptoms throughout the day on most days and often at night.

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ECA Stack – 101

AsthmaInfoLine — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:44:10 +0000

ECA Stack – 101

If you’ve already done your research on weight loss supplements, then you’ve noticed that they don’t come in similar packages. There are also others that we call ECA stack.

What is an ECA stack?

ECA actually stands for ephedrine, caffeine, and aspirin. Based on their names alone, you know that they don’t come from the same source-compound, component, or even molecules. However, they can work hand in hand to provide you with a more powerful and effective method of reducing your weight.

Ephedrine comes from ephedra, an herbal shrub that became popular in China several thousand years ago. The plant is known to cure different types of illnesses, mostly those that were related to the respiratory system, such as colds, hay fever or rhinitis, and asthma.

Ephedrine, however, is already an alkaloid. This means it has other components that comprise it. This could be because pure ephedra is no longer allowed by the FDA because of its possible harmful effects on health. Nevertheless, there is no reason for you to fret, as long as you stick with the recommended dosage and are properly guided by your physician.

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Another component is caffeine-yes, it is quite similar to the ones used in brewing, though the one found in ECA stack is definitely way powerful and more concentrated. It works very similarly with ephedrine (you will learn more of the benefits later).

Lastly, you have aspirin. Aspirin is a popular drug in treating headaches. In fact, it is a staple in every home. However, it can also play some role when it comes to weight loss.

How Do They Work?

Ephedrine has the most power of the three. Its main use is thermogenesis. This means that it permits your body to create more heat by increasing your blood flow and introducing higher body temperature. This is how you can motivate your metabolism to work faster. When your metabolic rate is high, you can burn more fats or calories even if you are not exerting a lot of effort.

It can also work as hunger suppressant. As its name suggests, you won’t feel hunger pangs, which may force you to eat at the wrong time or chow more food than you should. It can change the way your brain communicates with your senses and other vital organs such as your stomach.

Caffeine, on the other hand, is well-known as a stimulant. It explains why your first instinct is to grab a cup of coffee when you want to make yourself more awake or alert at certain times of the day. Caffeine makes you more active then, and when you feel more active, you will have more endurance to last long in exercises. You can also ensure that your metabolism remains high.

Aspirin is used to improve the efficiency of the other two components. It also ensures that you remain healthy while you are taking the supplement through its anti-inflammatory properties.

Though ephedrine is the most potent, it has the least percentage in the combination because it can be deadly if induced at high doses.

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FREE Complete Handbook of Nature’s Cures – ‘ Naturopathy’ Is A Way Of Life

AsthmaInfoLine — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:52:22 +0000

FREE Complete Handbook of Nature’s Cures – ‘ Naturopathy’ Is A Way Of Life

It is a distinct philosophy and science which strengthens the age-old faith in the correction of bodily disorders restoration of wellness through elements freely available in nature. It brings home the basic fact carnal healing is brought about by the inherent curative powers of the body.

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Ease ‘Asthma’ through best of Ayurveda

AsthmaInfoLine — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:51:56 +0000

Ease ‘Asthma’ through best of Ayurveda

Bronchial tubes that are chronically inflamed may become overly sensitive to allergens (specific triggers) or irritants (nonspecific triggers). The airways may become “Twitchy” and remain in a state of heightened sensitivity. This is called “Bronchial Hyper-reactivity” (BHR). It is likely that there is a spectrum of bronchial hyper-reactivity in all individuals. However, it is clear that asthmatics and allergic individuals (without apparent asthma) have a greater degree of bronchial hyper-reactivity than non-asthmatic and non-allergic people. In sensitive individuals, the bronchial tubes are more likely to swell and constrict when exposed to triggers such as allergens, tobacco smoke, or exercise.

The symptoms of asthma vary from person to person and in any individual from time to time. The four major recognized symptoms:

: especially with exertion or at night.

: a whistling or hissing sound when breathing out.

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: may be chronic, is usually worse at night and early morning, and may occur after exercise or when exposed to cold, dry air.

: may occur with or without the above symptoms.

The Ayurvedic equivalent for Bronchial Asthma is . Patient suffering with Swasa roga is treated with (Oleation), (Suddation), (Induced Emesis/ Vomiting), (Medicated Smoking), (Purgation) etc. along with Shamana Chikitsa using herbal drugs with qualities of Expectorants and Bronchodilation.

To avoid recurrence of the disease and to impart strength to Pranavaha Srotases (Respiratory System) proper Rejuvenation therapies, Research Medicines, Diet Management and Pranayama (Breathing Exercises) are recommended.

Provoking or Precipitating factors like URTI, Allergy, Drugs, Food, Exercise, Environment, Psychological factors, Occupation, Smoking etc are to be avoided to be safe away from Asthma.

Dr KRANTHI VARDHAN RENUKUNTLA BAMS; MS (Psycho Therapy & Counseling); (MBA) have started Dr Kranthi’s Institute of Ayurvedic Sciences & Research, The Kerala Ayurvedic Care, Specialty Panchakarma Centre, in the year 1999 with an aim to provide high quality, personalized, compassionate & Purest hands-of Ayurveda (The Mother Of All The Sciences).

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He has Achieved Success in treating The Spine and its Ailments without surgery for over 36000 patients till to date without any recurrence & complication. He is not only a master in treating the spine but also in Treating the following Chronic, Uncurable and Debilitating ailments using Ayurveda & Panchakarma principles & procedures through Research.

He has reinvented the concept of MERU CHIKITSA- Ancient Ayurvedic Spinal and Neuro Therapy and has been practicing it for the betterment of the society thus treating spinal disorders from the gross root level. It further enables patients to return to more active Life Styles.

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He has published several articles (More than 250 Articles) on Ayurveda and Panchakarma, both on Local and National Publications like Deccan Chronicle, Hindu, Andhra Jyothi, Eenadu, and Vaartha News Papers etc. He has also participated in many National & International Seminars presenting many papers.

He is already established and well known in Hyderabad & India and offering and helping people with all sorts of medical or health problems successfully. He has put his vast knowledge to offer solutions to modern health problems effectively. He asserts that he will continue to perceive Ayurveda throughout his life.

For the service rendered by him in the field of Ayurveda, he has been awarded “KRRISHI RATNA AWARD”; “AYURVEDA TAPASWI AWARD”; “VAIDYA RATNA AWARD”; “INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD”; “ASIAN ADMIRABLE ACHIEVER AWARD”; “BEST DOCTOR AWARD”; “BHARATH CHIKITSAK SAMMAN PURASKAR” etc.

Celiac Disease & Asthma appear to be linked. If you have asthma it may be worthwhile eating gluten free to ease your breathing problems?

Asthma Guidelines

AsthmaInfoLine — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:02:44 +0000

Asthma Guidelines

Asthma guidelines helps to prevent and also to treat the condition. For one to be able to use the guidelines appropriately, the symptoms of asthma have got to be clear. These symptoms include; coughing, wheezing, shortness of breathe and tightness of chest. Once the symptoms are known, proper precautions can be taken to be able to control any attacks.

In the instance of an asthma attack, the patient should not be let to lie down but should be let to sit up and all clothes loosened. The patient should be in a place that is well conditioned with fresh air. The environment around should not be crowded. These are the basic first aid tips. Asthma guidelines prevent attacks form occurring and this can be done by giving the appropriate medication. The medication vary such as inhalers; preventers and relievers.

Preventer inhalers are used to present asthma attacks while reliever inhalers are used to bring relief to the patient during attacks. Asthma guidelines involves all asthmatic patients to carry with them inhalers for it is not known when an attack may occur. Steroid tablets are also used to treat asthma and especially to prevent attacks. They should be taken as prescribed.

Another form of treatment that can be used as an asthma guideline is therapy. It helps to lessen the attack in a patient. Attention ought to be paid when administering therapy treatment because it is given to different patients in diverse ways. This is because the causes of asthma vary from one patient to another. Therapy therefore, is good to patients with severe asthma. If a patient follows the asthma guidelines, he or she should be able to manage the condition.

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Learn How To Recognize Asthma Control In Your Life – Try This Simple Four Step Test!

AsthmaInfoLine — Fri, 27 May 2011 23:47:57 +0000

Learn How To Recognize Asthma Control In Your Life – Try This Simple Four Step Test!

Do you know when you are in control of your asthma symptoms? Seems like a reasonably straight-forward question but it’s important for sufferers to understand the importance of it.

Complacency is a problem affecting many asthma sufferers; when you think you have it under control, the temptation to ease up on medication and “symptoms watch” is always there but it really is important to maintain a consistent level of maintenance.

Try this simple test to determine if you are in an asthma control zone:

1. You use controller medication less than twice a week.

2. You sleep through the night and are not woken up by symptoms such as coughing.

3. Asthma symptoms are not a constant during your week. In fact, experiencing symptoms less than twice a week is a sign of good control.

4. Your day-to-day routine is unimpeded. For example, taking time off work or unable to exercise because of symptoms on a regular basis is a sign non-control. If asthma isn’t interfering with your daily routine then you are performing good control maintenance.

Warning Signs

In the USA alone, asthma symptoms affects more than 20 million people and causes at least 4000 deaths. Nearly three per cent of sufferers are hospitalised a year so recognizing the warning signs is vital. Make no mistake, it’s a killer and complacency should never enter into calculations. Let’s check the more common warning signs:

- Shortness of breath. This is the most common symptom and a sure sign an attack is imminent.

- Wheezing and coughing leading to difficulty with breathing. Sleep patterns being affected because of this.

- Experiencing tightness in the chest or even chest pain.

- Over use of inhalers. Be aware of this important aspect. While inhalers are in themselves lifesavers, take it as a warning sign it’s time to visit your doctor if you are using your inhaler on a regular or frequent basis.

Adult Asthma

Adult asthma is a very real issue. In fact, it’s somewhat of a fallacy it’s a disease which only children get. There is still a chance, about one in ten, adults can develop it during their lifetime. How? Usually through what are termed as non-allergic triggers such as severe flus to being exposed to irritants in the workplace.

If you experience asthma symptoms then don’t accept it as a sign of defeat. It can be controlled effectively with good management practices. You just need to know when it’s set to rear it’s ugly head. Your doctor can help you devise a strategy to keep asthma under control in your life.

Dean Caporella – About the Author:

Dean Caporella is a professional broadcaster. Try these tips to enhance asthma control in your life! Also read the latest asthma related news and views at:http://www.asthmainfoline.com

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Asthma Management – Staying Alive And Healthy!

AsthmaInfoLine — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:53:02 +0000

I had an interesting discussion recently on asthma management in fact, the discussion became quite heated. Why? Because the point was made to me that perhaps we are going over the top with awareness programs relating to the effects and dangers of asthma.

My question was “how can you be over the top when it comes to making people continually aware about such a prevalent disease?”

Asthma management can be a chore for many sufferers but the simple fact is by ignoring good management practices a sufferer only increases the risk of having a life threatening attack. Let’s examine some basic asthma management tips and techniques.

Monitor Your Breathing

Be aware of your breathing. Simple I know but devices such as peak flow meters are a terrific aid in checking breathing abnormalities. This is a device that is used to measure your best airflow for that day. Simply blow as hard as you can into the tube, and the tick mark will land on the maximum pressure. If it is below 50 percent, that is usually a sign that your breathing is abnormal and you need to better control it.

Don’t Ignore Your Medication

Asthma medication was developed for a good reason; to keep attacks at bay. It’s folly to ignore taking it. The medicine you take for your asthma depends on how mild or severe your asthma is.

Some doctors prescribe a simple bronchodilator to use before or during physical activity, to open your lungs. If your asthma teeters towards severe, you will have to take both a bronchodilator as well as a steroid inhaler, to help keep your lungs open once they are. Pill forms of asthma medicine are sometimes recommended to supplement the usage of inhalers.

Stay Healthy

Asthma management means living a healthy lifestyle. It’s a broad statement I know but just doing some simple things may be all that’s required to keep asthma attack at bay. It is important to not smoke or be around someone who does smoke, as this could be a trigger for an asthma attack. Alcohol and other drugs could also be very unhealthy for someone living with asthma. Diet, exercise and refraining as much as you can from cigarettes and alcohol can help you better manage your asthma.

So asthma mamagement basically consists of monitoring your breathing, taking your medication and living a healthy lifestyle. Once you get into the habit of performing these management techniques it becomes instinctive.