Asthma is a serious disease that affects millions of people around the world each year. In Europe alone, about 10 percent of children suffer from asthma. The disease manifests itself mainly in childhood, but if not treated properly, it can make adult life much more difficult. See what the causes and symptoms of asthma are. Find out more on the ABC Allergy website !!

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1/ 10 Symptoms of asthma

A characteristic symptom of asthma is attacks of breathlessness, which may occur suddenly, unexpectedly and similarly suddenly stop. Seizures are accompanied by a feeling of general anxiety and audible wheezing and whistling caused by obstructed airflow through the narrowed lumen of the bronchi and bronchioles. Read more… photo BEW

2/ 10 The causes of asthma

Chronic inflammation and allergic and immunological mechanisms are at the root of bronchial asthma. The exact causes of the disease are unknown, but it is known that susceptibility to allergies and developing asthma is often inherited. The immediate cause of an asthma attack is contact with an allergen or a viral respiratory infection. Read more…

3/ 10 Asthma diagnostics

The diagnosis of bronchial asthma itself is rather simple, as the symptoms of the disease are very characteristic. On the other hand, it is difficult to detect the triggering factor of the allergic reaction, causing the contraction of the bronchiolar wall and the attack of dyspnea. Asthma is diagnosed with the help of spirometry, a test that measures the volume and capacity of the lungs. In order to diagnose exercise-induced asthma, an exercise test is performed, during which – if the result is positive – bronchial obstruction (contraction) is found. Read more… photo BEW

4/ 10 Treatment of asthma

In the treatment of asthma attacks, bronchodilators are used, and in long-term therapy it is recommended to include anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as expectorants and mucolytics. Currently, the dominant method of drug administration is the inhalation method, in which the drug is applied directly to the bronchial tree. Read more…

5/ 10 Asthma in children

Asthma is a disease that manifests itself frequently in childhood. It should be treated at an early stage of development. It is important for parents to remain calm during their child’s asthma attack and while they are taking medications, as stress can make the disease more severe, especially in young children. Read more…

6/ 10 Types of asthma

The disease state that usually occurs with expiratory breathlessness is called bronchial asthma. There are several types of asthma. Exercise-related asthma is a rare form of asthma in which symptoms only develop during or soon after exercise. This disease most often occurs in children and young adults. Asthma that occurs in a person with a family predisposition to develop allergic reactions is referred to as atopic bronchial asthma. Cardiac asthma occurs in people suffering from various types of heart diseases (e.g. myocarditis, coronary insufficiency, heart defects), shortness of breath usually occurs at night. photo: BE&W

7/ 10 First aid

Allergy sufferers, especially those suffering from asthma, should carry desensitisers and inhalers with them and remember to use them in the first place in the event of an attack. If the attack persists, an ambulance should be called quickly. It is important to remain calm as stress and anxiety can make symptoms worse. It is also important to ensure a large amount of fresh air and to keep the patient in a comfortable position. Read more…

8/10 Asthma is sports

People suffering from asthma should not avoid physical exertion, but it should be carefully planned. The most recommended sports disciplines for people with exercise-induced asthma are: swimming, walking, team games. Long-distance runs are the least recommended. Read more…

9/10 Stres a astma

People who experience regular stress at work have a higher risk of developing asthma than those who are more relaxed. This study was published in the journal Allergy, and is the first study to prove a link between work stress and the development of asthma. Exposure to environmental cigarette smoke, i.e. active and passive smoking, also plays a role in the development of asthma. Read more…

10/ 10 Nutrition in asthma

Asthmatics should avoid foods that trigger breathlessness attacks. Adequate nutrition can reduce the frequency of seizures. A diet to protect against asthma should contain the right amount of vitamins and trace elements: zinc, vitamins A, D and E, which can be found in fruits and vegetables. What we eat reduces the risk of asthma by favoring the development of the lungs and immune system, reducing inflammation and inhibiting the production of free radicals. Read more…

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