National Asthma And Allergy Awareness Month-June 2022

Published OnJune 5, 2022

Dr Vaseem Choudhary
NATIONAL ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH

INTRODUCTION

  • Since the year 1984 American Foundation of Asthma declared the month of May to be National Asthma And Allergy Awareness Month.
  • The purpose of this month is to bring awareness to people and educate them about these diseases.
  • Grey color ribbon is the symbol that is used by people to encourage each other about the importance of this disease.
  • Asthma is defined as inflamed airways which reduce the passage of air in and out of the lungs.

 

TYPES OF ASTHMA

  • Allergic Asthma

Certain allergens in the environment can trigger allergic Asthma such as pollen, pet dander, mold, insect stings, and dust mites.

  • Non-Allergic Asthma

This is a type of asthma that occurs when the person gets exposed to cold, stress, exercise, pollution, and humidity.

  • Seasonal asthma

In this type, symptoms flare up during a particular season such as hay fever when pollen levels are at the highest peak, and during winter months when there is too much cold.

  • OccupationalAsthma

This type of asthma occurs when the person gets exposed to chemical fumes, aerosols, and insecticides.

  • Exercise-induced Asthma

This type of asthma occurs when the person faces an attack after strenuous exercise or riding a cycle or walking a long distance.

 

  • Childhood asthma

Mostly occurs before age of 5 years and goes as age advances Mostly children are benefited from inhalers.

 

CAUSES OF ASTHMA AND ALLERGY

  • Respiratory infections such as cold and flu
  • Pollutants such as dust, pollen, mites, animal dander
  • Chemical fumes, pesticides.
  • Certain medications such as anti-inflammatory pain killers
  • Stress or emotional anxiety.
  • Tobacco smoke
  • Disinfectant
  • Genetics

 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA

  • Chest tightness
  • Cough with mucus production
  • Shortness of breath
  • Wheezing sound in the chest
  • Trouble during sleep.
  • Rapid pulse rate

 

FOODS THAT TRIGGER ASTHMA

  • The gluten from wheat and cereal products.
  • Peanuts
  • Eggs or poultry items
  • Sesame seeds
  • Milk
  • Cold drinks
  • Aerated drinks.

 

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

  • Bronchospasm

Muscles around the airway constrict making air passages narrow which further disrupts air passing in and out of the lungs

  • Inflammation

The lining of the airways becomes swollen and inflamed.

  • Mucous production

Thick mucous clogs your airways giving a wheezing sound when you breathe.

 

Homeopathic Management

Remedies are mostly recommended in asthma attacks

  1. Aconitum Napellus

One of the best remedies indicated during asthmatic attacks. Mostly indicated in those patients where face severe shortness of breath along with other complaints.

 

  1. Adrenaline

The patient often complains of congestion of the chest with swollen and inflamed airways. There is a severe cough with mucus production.

 

  1. Bromium

The patient which experiences the spasmodic type of cough mostly gets relief with this remedy. Cough with mucoid secretion along with chest tightness often calls for this remedy.

 

  1. Eucalyptus globulus

One of the best remedies for mucous congestion. The patient is unable to breathe even when lying down. Chest tightness is well marked with a wheezing sound in the chest.

 

  1. Phosphorus

Mostly indicated in lean thin patients who often complain of chest spasms and chest tightness. Severe barking cough present with mucus secretion . Dyspnoea is well marked.

 

Homeo Care Clinic

Dr. Vaseem Choudhury along with his team has treated many patients successfully with Asthma and Allergies so if you are seeking for your cure please visit our center for further assistance.