{"id":1473,"date":"2020-05-20T11:52:50","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=1473"},"modified":"2020-05-26T19:00:41","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T23:00:41","slug":"understanding-asthma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/understanding-asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Asthma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asthma is a condition characterized by the airways narrowing, swelling and producing extra mucus, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing. While <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/allergy-sinus\/allergy\/asthma\/\">asthma is a minor nuisance for some<\/a>, for others, it can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asthma Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/large-inhaler-2520472-1280x833.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Emergency Inhaler\" class=\"wp-image-1474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/large-inhaler-2520472-1280x833.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/large-inhaler-2520472-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/large-inhaler-2520472-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/large-inhaler-2520472.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>People with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/asthma\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20369653\" title=\"Asthma | May Clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asthma may suffer from just one or a combination of the following symptoms<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Tightness or pain in chest<\/li><li>Whistling\/wheezing sound when exhaling (especially common in children)<\/li><li>Coughing\/wheezing attacks worsened during a respiratory virus<\/li><li>Trouble sleeping due to shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asthma Triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma can flare up in response to certain triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Exercise-induced asthma <\/strong>is, of course, triggered by exercise. Some people experience worse symptoms when the air is cold and dry.<\/li><li><strong>Occupational asthma<\/strong> is triggered by workplace irritants like chemical fumes, gas or dust.<\/li><li><strong>Allergy-induced asthma <\/strong>occurs in response to an allergen, typically pollen, mold, dust or pet dander.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asthma Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can be diagnosed with asthma, but it is especially common for people who\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a close blood relative with asthma<\/li><li>Have <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/allergy-sinus\/allergy\/\">another allergic condition<\/a> such as atopic dermatitis or hay fever<\/li><li>Are overweight<\/li><li>Are a smoker or are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke<\/li><li>Are regularly exposed to pollution or exhaust fumes<\/li><li>Are regularly exposed to occupational triggers (chemicals used in farming, hairdressing, manufacturing, etc.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Contact Your Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience the above symptoms for more than a few days, talk to your doctor. The first step in being treated for asthma is getting diagnosed; delaying could result in worsening symptoms over time and long-term lung damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once diagnosed, keep in contact with your doctor to make sure your asthma is under control. Long-term control helps you feel better day-to-day and prevents life-threating asthma attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that symptoms of asthma can worsen over time. If you find yourself relying on your quick-relief inhaler more often than you used to, schedule an appointment. Overusing your medication can worsen your asthma over time and cause other side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Seek Emergency Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, asthma can be life-threatening. Seek immediate medical care if you experience\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rapid worsening of asthma symptoms (shortness of breath\/wheezing)<\/li><li>No improvement from using quick-relief albuterol inhaler<\/li><li>Shortness of breath during minimal physical activity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about asthma or to schedule an appointment, contact the experts at Hampton Roads ENT today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asthma is a condition characterized by the airways narrowing, swelling and producing extra mucus, leading to breathing difficulties, coughing and wheezing. While asthma is a minor nuisance for some, for others, it can be life-threatening. 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