Tips to prevent Asthma Attacks

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing. In Asthma, your airways get inflamed and narrowed which makes breathing difficult. Severe asthma can result in difficulties during talking and performing other activities. The lining of the lung ways also becomes swollen or inflamed during an asthma attack and abnormally more viscous mucus is released.

Asthma during pregnancy

Asthma probably won't cause any problems during pregnancy if it is under control but severe asthma can put you on a risk of preeclampsia. Get a consultation from best pulmonologist in Bangalore.

How to prevent Asthma attacks

An Asthma attack can be a frightening experience. The duration of an attack can vary based on what caused it and how long you have been affected by this. While Asthma cannot be cured completely, its symptoms can be controlled and prevented. 

Tips 1: Discover the triggers

Asthma symptoms can be caused by many factors and activities called triggers that vary from person to person. Recognizing some of these main asthma triggers can help to avoid Asthma attacks:

• Allergies
• Cold air
• A flu virus
• Sinusitis
• Fragrances
• Air pollution
• Smoke

Tips 2: Avoid Allergens and keep an inhaler with you

An Asthma patient is advised to avoid all the conditions that trigger or worsen the Asthma attacks. Not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight will also help to prevent attacks. Tying a scarf over the mouth can help to warm up the air before it hits the lungs as will getting a flu vaccine every year. Always keep a quick-relief inhaler, such as albuterol with you.

Tips 3: Take Medications as prescribed by your doctor

You must consult with a good respiratory therapist‎ before taking any medications. 

To avoid the worsening of Asthma, you should seek immediate medical treatment without delaying. Seek help from the best hospital for asthma treatment.

The Department of Pulmonology at Columbia Asia Hospitals offers management of acute and chronic lung diseases by a team of highly trained and experienced physicians.