Treatment
| Allergies | Immunotherapy |
Asthma | Avoidance |
Asthma
How is asthma treated?
Though there is not a cure for asthma, the symptoms can easily be controlled
through physician recommended medications and trigger avoidance. New medications
make it possible to lead a normal life; there are long-term controller medications
that help treat and control asthma. Avoiding the irritants and allergens
that trigger asthma will help prevent asthma symptoms as well. A high percentage
of asthma patients suffer from allergies. Controlling those allergies is
the first step to controlling their asthma.
What happens if my asthma goes
untreated?
It is extremely important to seek medical attention for asthma. Airway inflammation
is more likely to occur and become severe the longer asthma goes untreated.
Asthma is not a medical condition that goes away. Not treating airway inflammation
and constriction may cause you to lose lung function; thus, seeking medical
care is essential. For those individuals with allergic asthma, identifying
and treating your allergies is instrumental in treating your asthma. An allergist
can help you determine your allergies and prescribe an effective treatment
plan.
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Where
do I look for allergens?
Click here to find potential
allergens around your bedroom and how to avoid them. |
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