DEFINITIONS
Simply put, asthma is defined as the occurrence of respiratory tract due to narrowing of an inflammatory process (inflammation). In asthma, there was a 3 (three) types of the same process, namely:
1. Inflammation (inflammation) in the respiratory tract
2. Respiratory constriction (bronchoconstriction)
3. Mucous discharge / mucus in excess of concentrated
SYMPTOMS
As a result of three processes in asthma, the asthma patients may experience difficulty or shortness of breath accompanied by cough and wheezing. Form of acute asthma attacks ranging from coughing constantly, difficulty breathing in or out of breath so that his chest felt as depressed, and breath sounds. Generally an asthma attack occurred on the eve of the morning. Form of attack can occur differently from time to time.
In short, can be illustrated that the formulation of asthma are:
Asthma = genetics + trigger
Genetic Fantor a talent to someone who indicated the presence of specific genes in a person with asthma. Obtained because of reduced gene. To be “sick” asthma, heredity is not enough, there must be a trigger factor.
Trigger can be classified as external trigger body and the body. Which includes factors from the body triggers the respiratory tract infection, anxiety, psychological stress, activity, exercise, or excessive emotion. Trigger from outside the body that is dust (house dust), pollen, animal fur, food substances, drinks, certain drugs, pigments, odors, kimi materials, air pollution, and changes in weather or temperature.
Asthma symptoms usually appear after an infected person who does have a genetic factor, is in contact with the trigger. Theoretically, see the formula above, if the trigger factors be avoided, then the asthma (can) “cured”.
EXAMINATION
In fact, asthma is easily recognizable from the interview and physical examination. However, to eliminate the possibility of other diseases, or assess the degree of severity of what happened, and the possibility of potential allergens as trigger factors, then the necessary investigation. Examination including chest X-rays are, spirometri tests, and allergy tests.
TREATMENT
Asthma drugs consist of drugs and drug salve controller.
Drugs salve (reliever) is used as a relapse of asthma are to relieve an asthma attack. Drugs that aims include expanding the airway. Salve drugs work quickly, but its effects are rapidly declining, so this type of drug is only used when necessary, ie when there are signs or symptoms of an asthma attack.
Drug controller (controller) is used everyday to overcome inflammation (inflammation) that occurs, in order to maintain the lungs and airways of asthma sufferers are not getting damaged. This drug is not intended for an asthma attack.
Asthma medications can be given by injection, infusion or drunk. In addition, there is also the use of asthma medication inhaled or sprayed. Drug injection and intravenous form is usually given in hospital. For everyday use at home, use of an inhaler and suction (inhaler) are preferred because of the way inhaled, the drug right to work quickly and accurately to the airway. The dose given was small, ie 1 / 20 dose of drinking, so that minimal side effects, so that secure long-term use.
The purpose of asthma treatment is to achieve a controlled asthma, in which there is no limitation of activity due to asthma. People with asthma should be able to live normal active and well-controlled asthma.
DO YOU HAVE ASTHMA INVOLUNTARY …?
Asthma control status of a person can be identified by using the Asthma Control Test (ACT). ACT is a simple test form questionnaire that can help people with asthma have asthma evaluate properly controlled.
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December 12th, 2009
maya 
Posted in Uncategorized 
my sister is also suffering from Asthma and she is using Inhaled glucocorticoids to relieve the symptoms.