ASTHMA DRUG TREATMENT AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

ASTHMA DRUG TREATMENT AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

 

      Asthma is a disease that affects the airways of humans when it is inflammed. Its symptoms may include sneezing, vomiting, hardening of the chest and short breathing. It can be mild from the beginning and it may grow in time to severity if not properly controlled or prevented. The use of mini inhaler can be carried on the pocket for emergency in case the symptoms occur. The narrowing of the airway’s passage is delicate and it can occur anytime, Asthma can affect everyone and it usually start during childhood asthma may not be hereditary and usually most types is not transmittable or acquired. Prevent the symptoms and treat it before it gets worst a person may tend to develop asthma if there is a continuous coughing that may affect our airways extremely.      

      Having this kind of ailment requires an understanding that its intensity can be worsen by any of the following, (suppose that you have asthma); Colds and phlegm can severely affect to worsen asthma because it even blocks the passages on our airways. Over exercising is not recommended a simple jogging and brisk walking should be enough, physical activities should be delimited so as to secure the body from balanced and normal breathing.

      Avoid alcohol and smoking it cannot just worsen asthma but there are more illnesses can be developed, avoid excessive moisture and dust that may cause allergies and cough and most of all avoid taking medicines that are not recommended and may even worsen asthma some forms of drugs are not to be used by people who are suffering asthma these are; ibuprofen, anti-inflammatory, propanolol and betablockers. There are many other forms of drugs that need recommendation and prescription of doctors so as to understand its effect for people who are suffering from asthma. Do not self medicate, it is better to be sure while taking drugs that are prescribed rather than worsen its illness like most doctors says.

      There are also certain types of medicines or drugs that can be used for people suffering from asthma. Usually there are various types of inhaler that is enough to reduce the disease but even inhalers should be used in moderation or as the doctor’s advice before its intake. There are times that we can suffer from other physical problems and certain conditions, the doctor’s advice is still needed to prevent the risk while taking such medicines so as not to make it worst.

      In relation and consideration to asthma pathophysiology is to prevent inflammation and broncho constriction to avoid complication and risk of its severity there are also certain type of drugs that are used some examples are Cromolyn Sodium (10mg) and Nedocrimil Sodium (4mg) are used as an alternative forms of drug these medicines are also anti-inflammatory but found to be effective in curing people suffering from asthma. It has been found to decrease inflammation and stopping mast cells from releasing histamine. These two drugs cannot be used without prescription and if found effective the person may experience a slight advantage in proper breathing by lowering the inflammation, breathing will be regular by decreasing wheezing and sneezing, chest pain and coughing that is likely to last longer but it should be taken with prescription.

      Mostly doctors would prescribe such drugs to be taken several times a day it can be taken four times or twice a day depending on your doctor’s findings of severity. It should be taken with consideration. If you realized the needs to lower down the use of such medicine and if you feel that it is not effective you need to call your doctor immediately to lower down the numbers of tablet you need to take every day.

      Generally, using Cromolyn and Nedocrimin sodium is safe. There will be no or lesser side effects that may arise. But if you feel something different like shortness in breathing about taking such drugs, be sure to tell your doctor immediately. With the use of such medicine you can feel that your asthma is in good control, you can essentially identify that you have a controlled asthma if you feel that the symptoms of sneezing and wheezing is decreased in this effect the doctor may prescribe a lesser drugs and inhaler as you progress. Basically if you are in this stage remember that it is not a sign to go back in your usual lifestyle of drinking and smoking habit and nightlife. You should need to maintain your physical performance holistically so as to continue your good conditions. Remember to visit your doctor regularly as scheduled.    

     

        

     

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