All about Chronic Bronchial Asthma
Chronic bronchial asthma is a medical term which describes a chronic illness of respiratory system. It is a very common disease and it is also known as shortly – asthma. Main symptoms of chronic bronchial asthma include shortness of breath, then sneezing and wheezing, almost always coughing followed by the feeling of chest tightening.
Over 22 million Americans suffer from chronic bronchial asthma today, and that includes around 7 million children. (The statistics are provided by Centre for Disease Control)
Doctors always point out that smoking and air pollution are also contributing to the rising number of patients suffering from chronic bronchial asthma.
In order to prevent strong attacks, person should stay away from the well known asthma triggers. Triggers which cause chronic bronchial asthma attacks are tobacco smoke, hypoallergenic food, pollution, air toxins, extreme changes of weather, food additives and strong preservatives, stress and anxiety etc. Severe infections of a respiratory system can also cause chronic bronchial asthma attacks and that is why people should try to boost their immunity as much as possible in order to stay healthy and have an immune system to fight the viruses and illness.
If you have one of mentioned symptoms, or even a combination of two that still doesn’t mean that diagnose is chronic bronchial asthma. So don’t try to make your own diagnose – leave it to your physician.
There are some very important lab tests you can undergo in order to be sure that your diagnosis is correct. A spirometry, chest x-ray and expiratory peak flow are main tests doctors should prescribe to potential asthmatic patients.
This is what you must keep in mind – chronic bronchial asthma cannot be completely cured. Several medications, acupuncture and herbal remedies can ease the swelling and help you breathe easily.
