An inflammatory condition affecting the lungs' airways is asthma. Breathing becomes problematic, and some bodily activities become difficult or impossible.
Asthma is a mild health problem for some people. Others may experience a severe issue that hinders everyday activities and could result in a fatal asthma attack.
More than 25 million people, including 5 million children, in the United States today suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). without a proper treatment plan, asthma sufferers could experience serious and life-threatening illness.
What are the impacts of asthma?
People with untreated asthma may experience sleep disturbances, daytime fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. People with asthma may miss work and school as a result of their disease, which has an economic impact on the family and broader community.
People with asthma may require immediate medical attention and admission to the hospital for monitoring and treatment if their symptoms are severe or progressively worsen with time. In its most extreme forms, asthma can be fatal.
What are the causes and triggers of asthma?
Numerous things are thought to contribute to asthma. These elements consist of the following:
- Genetics: If a parent or sibling has asthma, you are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma yourself.
- History of viral infections: A higher risk of developing the illness may exist in people who had severe viral infections as children.
The most common triggers include:
- Allergens
- Certain medications, including aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Exercise
- Environmental irritants
- Extreme weather conditions
- Health conditions, such as respiratory infections
- Intense emotions
- Pests
What are the symptoms of asthma?
The most typical asthmatic symptom is wheezing. Breathing may make a whistling or screeching sound.
Symptoms related to asthma include the following:
- anxiousness or panic
- chest pain
- coughing
- difficulty talking
- fatigue
- frequent infections
- rapid breathing
- shortness of breath
- tightness in the chest
- trouble sleeping
The symptoms of asthma differ depending on the type of asthma you may have.
What are the types of asthma?
Medical professionals define asthma as:
- Intermittent asthma
- Persistent asthma
Asthma can have both allergic and non-allergic origins. It can also be separated into;
- Adult-onset (asthma after the age of 18)
- Pediatric or childhood asthma (asthma before the age of 5)
There are also the following types of asthma:
- Exercise-induced asthma
- Occupational asthma
- Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS)
Asthma treatment provided by RMG
There are methods you can use to control your asthma. To manage symptoms, our healthcare provider may recommend specific protocols. These consist of the following:
- PRP is provided as a nebulizer to be inhaled for better relief.
- Our H&H IV infusion involves a combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrition, which help boost the immune system and lessen inflammation in the lungs.
- Peptide therapy is provided to clear the mucus and lung fibrosis.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) service is provided to help you optimize medication selection, dosing, and monitoring.
- Exercises to manage your stress and anxiety
