In my country, there are about 30 million asthma patients, of which allergic asthma accounts for more than 50% of adult asthma, and it accounts for more than 80% of children’s asthma. One day of allergic asthma patients is often “ten faces” In the days of “Ambush”, blooming flowers, cute pets, furry dolls and assorted books… Before you know it, danger may come quietly.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, and allergic asthma is the most common one. Patients can have asthma attacks or exacerbations due to exposure to allergens or external environmental stimuli.
I. What are the symptoms of allergic asthma?
1. I feel chest tightness and cough when visiting a friend who has cats and dogs.
2. I have chest tightness and cough when I go out for an outing.
3. Chest tightness and shortness of breath when cleaning, cleaning the room, and making the bed.
4. I often wake up and cough when I sleep at night.
5. Repeated wheezing and difficulty in daily activities.
2. Which groups are more prone to allergic asthma?
3. How to prevent allergic asthma in daily life?
Keep the room dry and ventilated, strengthen the floor cleaning, dry the mattress, and change the bedding frequently. Minimize upholstery, no rugs, stuffed furniture, etc. Regularly clean air conditioner filters, etc. Keep pets indoors as little as possible. Wash pets and pet clothing frequently. Wash clothes frequently. Dispose of the whole cockroach carcass. Minimize outdoor activities during pollen-drifting seasons such as spring. If you must go out, you can wear masks, glasses, etc. to reduce contact. Keep indoors (including bathrooms) dry and ventilated. Try to avoid staying in indoor swimming pools, steam rooms, and greenhouses. Clean toilets, refrigerators, trash cans, drains, air conditioner filters with bleach or other cleaners. Summer clothes can be washed as needed. Clean up garbage in time. Carpets, books, newspapers, clothing, and food should be protected from moisture and mildew. Do not place flowers and plants indoors or on balconies, and do not plant flowers and plants that require frequent watering.
4. Will coughing for a long time turn into asthma?
This is a misunderstanding. It is not that long-term coughing causes asthma. Long-term coughing may be a manifestation of asthma. There is a type of asthma called cough variant asthma, and its clinical manifestation is cough.
Cough caused by the common cold A common cold and cough usually gets better with symptomatic medicines such as cold medicine and cough suppressants.
If the cough does not improve for a long time or it recurs, you need to be alert to the existence of asthma, and you should seek medical attention in time.
5. What should be paid attention to in the diet of allergic asthma patients?
Food is one of the common allergens in allergic asthma. There are many foods that may cause allergies, such as milk, peanuts, fish and shrimp, fruits, eggs and so on.
There are differences in food allergens among different people. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with food allergies check their allergens in time and avoid eating allergic foods. Other non-allergenic foods can still be eaten normally.
6. How to prevent and treat childhood asthma?
Asthma is a condition that requires long-term treatment. Parents must observe carefully, cooperate earnestly, and take patient care at all times to effectively reduce asthma attacks and ensure that their children’s learning, exercise and daily life are not affected. In addition, we must pay attention to strengthening the nutrition of children at ordinary times, and try to let children eat more fruits and vegetables. Develop good living habits and pay attention to avoid colds and excessive fatigue. Detect allergy symptoms such as sneezing and nasal congestion in children in time, and intervene at an early stage to minimize the chance of seizures.