Term Papers on Asthma 2

Term Paper Title	Asthma 2
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Asthma 2

What is Asthma ? Asthma is a disorder
that affects 20% of Australians in their childhood.
It causes airways to narrow making it difficult to
breathe. Symptoms may include loss of breathe in
cold weather, wheezing and whistling. It may
occur periodically in sudden sharp attacks. When
an attack occurs - The muscles around the wind
pipe tighten shrinking the airways. The wind pipe
lining then swells (picture) and a mucus called
phlegm develops causing the cough to intensify
and slightly more painful. What are the Causes and
Triggers for asthma ? Attacks of Asthma occur
due to a blockage in the bronchial tubes. This
blockage results from a spasm that narrows the
windpipe causing breathing difficulty for the
sufferer. Asthma Triggers are things that make
Asthma worse. Usual triggers are - Respiratory
infections eg. Colds, flu, sore throats and
bronchitis Allergic reactions sometimes cause
Asthma eg. Pollen, foods, dust, animal fur or some
seed. Air irritants (similar to Allergic reactions) eg.
Cigarette smoke, gases or dust.
Excessive/strenuous exercise can cause an Asthma
attack. Emotional Stress can also trigger an
Asthma attack. Symptoms of Asthma Symptoms
include wheezing from the chest or a slight
whistling is heard when inhaling. It's even louder
when exhaling. Tightness of the chest, lung and
lung area are closely associated with Asthma.
Treatment for asthma There is no cure for Asthma
but there are steps that doctors take to help
relieve the symptoms of Asthma. As a first step
doctors try to remove or get the patient to avoid
Asthma triggers such as "animal dander" (eg. Fur
or hairs). These are very likely to trigger an
Asthma attack. Places where animals dwell are
advised to be kept clear of for a sufferer. Since it
is impossible to remove or avoid all triggers there
are medications that can be taken. Such as - -
Anti - Inflammatory Drugs : these reduce swelling
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