January's Monthly Topic:Asthma

Due To February being a short month, I have decided to let this topic also run through February To Give Each Topic We Highlight Equal Time On The Abler. Author Note: I am in no a professional of any kind. I am strongly against self-diagnosis, and encourage my audience to please seek the professional advice of their own trusted medical professional and any other trusted professional depending on the topic at hand. The Abler Blog ONLY PROVIDES LIMITED GENERAL INFORMATION, and ALWAYS CITES WHERE THEY FIND THEIR RESOURCES AND OR INFORMATION. Jessica Niziolek, Founder Of The Abler Blog, and online community. Resources Used In This Post: www.mayoclinic.org What Is Asthma? It’s a condition where the person’s airways swell, and may cause the person to produce extra mucus in their lungs. This makes breathing difficult for the person. It can cause the person to make wheezing sounds, have shortness of breathe. How Severe Can This Condition Be? This really varies from person to person. What can be a nuisance to one person can be life-threatening to another person… Is There a Cure For Asthma? There is no cure for this condition, but because symptoms tend to change over time there are ways to control this condition. It is vital to speak with your doctor, and track any changes to your symptoms. So that you can adjust your treatment plan accordingly. What Are Some Symptoms Of Asthma? Shortness Of Breath Chest Tightness Or Pain Wheezing when you exhale (a common sign in kids with asthma) Trouble sleeping caused by any of the pervious signs Coughing or wheezing worsened by a virus, cold, or flu What Are Some Signs Your Asthma May Be Worsening? Your symptoms become more frequent and bother you more Increasing difficulty breathing-checking how well your lungs are working when breathing using what is called, a peak flow meter The need to use your rescue inhaler more Certain Situations Can Also Cause A Person’s Asthma To Flare-Up Exercise-induced asthma, which may be worse when the air is cold and dry Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust Allergy-induced asthma, triggered by airborne substances, such as pollen, mold spores, cockroach waste, or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets (pet dander) For when To See Your Doctor And What Symptoms Are Showing: Please Visit The Following Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/symptoms-causes/syc-20369653 Further down this link also provides possible causes/triggers/risk factors/complications/prevention