{"id":24116,"date":"2017-06-29T10:24:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/?p=24116"},"modified":"2017-06-29T10:24:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-29T10:24:00","slug":"how-to-cope-with-asthma-amid-rising-level-of-air-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/how-to-cope-with-asthma-amid-rising-level-of-air-pollution","title":{"rendered":"How to cope with asthma amid rising level of air pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asthma <\/strong>has never been a fun ailment to deal with, but as air pollution continues to worsen, asthma sufferers have found that their symptoms have begun to worsen as well.\u00a0Close proximity\u00a0to pollution \u201chot spots\u201d (airports, seaports, industrial areas, main roads and highways) only adds to an already growing problem. Diesel engines are a major contributor to the United Kingdom\u2019s record-breaking levels of air pollution.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pollution exacerbates asthma for patients<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The major problem with this newer form of pollution is that it is completely invisible. Gone are the days of smog-filled London skies. Now undetectable nitrous oxide (NO2) is killing thousands of people every year, and people with asthma are finding it more difficult than ever to control their symptoms.<\/p>\n

Asthma is a chronic disease<\/a>\u00a0that affects the airways to the lungs. When exposed to certain asthma triggers, patients can suffer from constricted airways, tightness of the chest, coughing, and wheezing. This can quickly escalate to a full-blown asthma attack, especially in children. In the UK, about 5.4 million people suffer from asthma, with three people dying from asthma attacks every day.<\/p>\n

Asthma triggers you should know of<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Certain asthma triggers<\/a> can exacerbate symptoms in patients. Most people experience worsening symptoms when exposed to animal dander, pollen, dust, and smoke. For people with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction<\/a> (EIB), vigorous activity can bring on shortness of breath and wheezing. Cold, dry air tends to aggravate EIB even more.<\/p>\n

Getting your asthma symptoms under control is crucial to not only your health but your quality of life as well. It is important to note that most people need both long-term medication and quick-relief medication to have good control over their asthma. Oral corticosteroids have been proven effective for long-term\u00a0control, and for quick relief? Certainly, it\u2019s time to look at inhalers, such as\u00a0salbutamol asthma inhalers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Ventolin\u00a0Evohaler\u00a0works by helping the airways in your lungs stay open and relieves symptoms like tightness of chest and wheezing. According to recent researches, this medication is safe for children and adults, and can be used up to four times a day (two puffs each time) for long-term maintenance and before exposure to triggers.<\/p>\n

Another effective salbutamol inhaler is the\u00a0Salamol\u00a0Easi-Breathe. Like the Ventolin\u00a0Evohaler, it contains salbutamol sulphate. Unlike the Ventolin, it is a breath-operated inhaler, which can be easier for children and for adults with asthma.<\/p>\n

Finding the right balance of treatment options can be tricky, and may require a little trial and error. Talk to your doctor to discuss which options are right for you and your asthma. When you find the right combination of therapies, you\u2019ll be on your way to breathing easier in no time!<\/p>\n

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