{"id":275,"date":"2021-05-27T11:59:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T15:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.fm1.dev\/lasting-allergy-relief-is-in-season\/asthma\/"},"modified":"2021-12-06T17:23:41","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T22:23:41","slug":"asthma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/allergy-asthma\/asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"Asthma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is asthma?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It is characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. 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You will have difficulty breathing and can also experience trouble sleeping and fatigue.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is asthma treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Many patients benefit from a combination approach that involves avoiding the allergen trigger and controlling or preventing symptoms with the use of medication. Drugs such as bronchodilators work by opening the airways and removing mucus from the lungs. Anti-inflammatories are used to reduce swelling and limit mucus production. Other drugs help limit your body\u2019s reaction to allergic substances. The most common method of taking asthma medication is through use of an inhaler.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma affects 1 out of 10 people in the United States. It can affect children, adults and seniors and can be of new onset at any age. Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bronchioles causing obstruction of the airways. This results in symptoms of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. While asthma has no cure, it is often easily managed with a combination of long-term and quick relief treatments. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Asthma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma develops when the immune system becomes overly sensitive to a particular trigger. When the body encounters this irritant, the bronchi contract, the mucus membranes swell, and they produce more mucus than usual. This causes the airways to narrow, and leads to breathing difficulties. Asthma can be triggered by a number of different factors. It is often hereditary, with no obvious cause. It can be brought on by an upper respiratory infection, allergies, pollution, exercise, or a change in the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Triggers of Asthma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people are genetically at risk for developing asthma.&nbsp;Others may develop asthma as a result of their allergies.&nbsp;Also, other underlying conditions such as acid reflux, obesity or chronic sinus disease may trigger asthma.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Asthma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/inhaler-2520472-1280x833.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/inhaler-2520472-1280x833.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/inhaler-2520472-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/inhaler-2520472-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/inhaler-2520472.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma symptoms vary among individuals, but often include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping and breathing. You may have one, all, or a combination of these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing Asthma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnosing asthma can be challenging, since most of the symptoms are found in other illnesses. Following a physical exam and a discussion of your symptoms and family medical history, your doctor may run diagnostic tests to check for asthma. These may include spirometry, <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/allergy-asthma\/allergy-testing\/\">allergy skin testing<\/a>, x-rays, and CT scans. It is often difficult to confirm a diagnosis of <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/ent\/pediatric-asthma\/\">asthma in young children<\/a>, but treatment is still prescribed if it is suspected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Asthma Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment for asthma involves a two-pronged approach. Patients require long-term control drugs that are taken daily in order to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/asthma-prevention\/\" target=\"_blank\">prevent symptoms<\/a> from flaring up, and quick relief (or rescue) medications that offer immediate relief during an asthma flare. 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