Asthma treatment, complete cure is difficult, but consistent management can improve symptoms.

 

 

We have summarized asthma symptoms such as shortness of breath and dry cough, along with treatment methods, diagnostic procedures, and associated risks.

I hope this was helpful.

 

 

 

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Lately, I still feel like I can't breathe properly at night...
If your cough persists and you feel chest tightness, don't just dismiss it as a common cold.

 

At first, I thought it was just a simple cold, but I kept having a dry cough for over two weeks, and especially at night or dawn, it became difficult to breathe, so I went to the hospital.

The conclusion was 'asthma.' 😢

It's a relatively common disease, but if you're not well-informed, it's easy to neglect it. Today, I want to share what I've compiled about asthma treatment!

 

 

 

 

🔍 Asthma symptoms can be confused with a cold.

 

 

Asthma symptoms are more diverse than you think.
The main examples are as follows.

 

Four typical symptoms of asthma

1) Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
2) Dry cough that mainly worsens at night
3) Wheezing sound heard from the chest
4) Sudden feeling of tightness and suffocation in the chest

 

Especially if a cough persists for more than two weeks, I highly recommend visiting the hospital to get an asthma test!

 

 

 

 

 

The cause of asthma is genetics + environment

 

Asthma is not a disease caused by a single reason.
Usually, genetic factors combined with environmental factors lead to the occurrence.

 

Three causes of asthma

 

1) Allergens such as house dust mites, pollen, and animal hair
2) Environmental factors such as fine dust, cigarette smoke, cold air, and stress
3) Increased likelihood of occurrence if there is an asthma patient in the family

 

Especially during seasonal changes, allergy reactions can worsen significantly, and symptoms may become much more severe. 🤧

 

 

 

 

🤧 Asthma vs Cold, what's the difference?

 

Asthma and colds may look similar, but they are completely different illnesses.

 

1) Cold: Viral infection → recover within a few days
2) Asthma: Allergic reaction → Symptoms recur over several months to years
3) The common cold symptoms last all day, but asthma suddenly worsens at night or dawn.

So, if you say, "The cough lasts a long time and is especially severe at night," you should suspect asthma.

 

 

 

🦠 Is asthma contagious?

 

No! Asthma is not a contagious infectious disease.

However, because they are in a state where they are more susceptible to respiratory infections such as colds or the flu.
During seasonal changes or winter, be sure to get your vaccinations and wear masks diligently.

 

How dangerous is asthma?

Most pass by lightly, but
If left untreated, it can lead to respiratory distress requiring emergency room visits.

 

Especially when other infectious diseases such as pneumonia overlap
The blockage in the airway can become so severe that it may lead to a situation where breathing becomes impossible.

And if left untreated for a long time without inhaled steroid therapy
They say that inflammation remaining in the bronchi can also lead to decreased lung function.

 

 

 

❓ Can asthma be cured?

 

Honestly, the consensus is that a complete cure is difficult.

However!
Consistent treatment with inhaled steroids and other medications can improve symptoms to the point where they are hardly noticeable.

Asthma can be considered a condition that, like diabetes and hypertension, poses no problem if properly managed.
Consistently managing your health according to your body's condition is key!

 

 

 

What kind of tests are done for asthma?

 

In general hospitals, they start with lung function tests.
They bite the machine and blow air deeply to measure lung capacity and function.

But asthma tends to worsen at night or early morning.
You may have no symptoms when you go to the hospital.

So, when a detailed examination is necessary
We perform procedures like 'bronchial provocation test' and 'bronchial dilation response test'.
You can get these kinds of tests when you visit a large hospital!

 

 

 

How should I treat asthma?

 

The key to asthma treatment is inhaled steroids!

This is not an oral medication but a medication applied directly to the bronchial mucosa, so it is not absorbed into the body and has almost no side effects.

 

1) Controller: Reduces inflammation to prevent asthma (use consistently every day)
2) Symptom relievers: Emergency use for sudden shortness of breath (short-term use)

 

In addition, lifestyle management such as allergy avoidance, indoor ventilation, smoking cessation, and exercise is also very important.

 

 

 

To summarize...

 

👉 Having difficulty breathing and a dry cough lasting more than two weeks?
👉 Is it worse at night or early morning?
👉 It seems like a cold, but something feels strange?

 

 

 

Then be sure to go to the hospital and get an asthma test!

Asthma treatment is not something to be afraid of.
With consistent management, you can definitely live a normal daily life!
Signals from your body, don't ignore them and take good care of yourself 😊💨

 

 

 

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