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ASTHMA [ASTHMA]
It is an episodic chronic respiratory disorder in which there is airflow obstruction causing difficulty in breathing.
CAUSES:
Hereditary.
History of allergy skin allergy, asthmatic, etc.
Mostly inhaled allergens cause asthma.
ALLERGENS CAN BE:
Environment - smoke, dust & pollution and petrol fumes.
Pollen and molds from grass, flowers and trees.
Strong perfumes
Paints & varnishes
Tobacco smoke
An...more
It is an episodic chronic respiratory disorder in which there is airflow obstruction causing difficulty in breathing.
CAUSES:
Hereditary.
History of allergy skin allergy, asthmatic, etc.
Mostly inhaled allergens cause asthma.
ALLERGENS CAN BE:
Environment - smoke, dust & pollution and petrol fumes.
Pollen and molds from grass, flowers and trees.
Strong perfumes
Paints & varnishes
Tobacco smoke
An...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Asthma
The word "asthma" originates from the Greek word, sthma that means, "panting. Asthma is a medical condition in which the airways swells and produces extra mucus that can make breathing difficult. Because of the inflammation and the extra mucus, it can trigger shortness of breath and wheeze or coughing.
Documented as early as Ancient Egypt, Asthma can be either a minor nuisance or life-threatening. In asthma, the inside walls of the airways get inflamed so that lesser air ca...more
The word "asthma" originates from the Greek word, sthma that means, "panting. Asthma is a medical condition in which the airways swells and produces extra mucus that can make breathing difficult. Because of the inflammation and the extra mucus, it can trigger shortness of breath and wheeze or coughing.
Documented as early as Ancient Egypt, Asthma can be either a minor nuisance or life-threatening. In asthma, the inside walls of the airways get inflamed so that lesser air ca...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Are you suffering from wheezing or recurring symptoms of breathlessness and pressure in the chest? The good news is that these symptoms of asthma can be managed, controlled and relieved by an alternative treatment of Ayurveda.
Here are six Ayurvedic remedies for asthma:
Diet and nutrition: You should chew your food properly and eat attentively. Avoid over-fullness of the chest and eat a little lesser than your capacity. The following fluid and food items are beneficial to preve...more
Here are six Ayurvedic remedies for asthma:
Diet and nutrition: You should chew your food properly and eat attentively. Avoid over-fullness of the chest and eat a little lesser than your capacity. The following fluid and food items are beneficial to preve...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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It is an episodic chronic respiratory disorder in which there is airflow obstruction causing difficulty in breathing. It is a very common disorder affecting children more than adults For some, the condition is mild with infrequent episodes & for others it is a serious medical emergency-An episode may pass away quickly and may be short lasting or at times lasts longer & requires immediate medical help.
Causes behind it
Hereditary & familial tendency or history of allergy, which ...more
Causes behind it
Hereditary & familial tendency or history of allergy, which ...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dust allergy. Asthma. Sinusitis. Taking medicines, avoiding everything and yet no relief? you might be missing the hidden link.
Come every winter, and you start sneezing every morning? and the runny nose and may be even heaviness of head. Commonly known as'allergy' or in summers as 'dust allergy'.
If it's once in a while, you get through it with an anti allergic. What do you do when you have sneezing almost all through the season. Some patients might have advanced to have comp...more
Come every winter, and you start sneezing every morning? and the runny nose and may be even heaviness of head. Commonly known as'allergy' or in summers as 'dust allergy'.
If it's once in a while, you get through it with an anti allergic. What do you do when you have sneezing almost all through the season. Some patients might have advanced to have comp...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Living with asthma can be tough, but not necessarily unmanageable to the point that it interferes living your life to the fullest. It all boils down to being aware of the triggers, signs and all the other relevant details and taking the necessary precautions to keep the asthma attack at arm s length.
Here is an insight.
Keep your home dust free: Dust which contains irritants like dust mite collect in your beddings, old rugs, and curtains and they cause severe allergic reaction...more
Here is an insight.
Keep your home dust free: Dust which contains irritants like dust mite collect in your beddings, old rugs, and curtains and they cause severe allergic reaction...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is asthma?
Asthma is a respiratory disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree with hyper-responsiveness causing symptoms -
Wheeze (scratchy or whistling sound while breathing)
Cough
Chest tightness
Dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing)
In asthma, the air passages through which air come in and go out are inflamed and swollen. The muscles around the airway tighten when there is exposure to triggers. The airways then start producing e...more
Asthma is a respiratory disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree with hyper-responsiveness causing symptoms -
Wheeze (scratchy or whistling sound while breathing)
Cough
Chest tightness
Dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing)
In asthma, the air passages through which air come in and go out are inflamed and swollen. The muscles around the airway tighten when there is exposure to triggers. The airways then start producing e...more
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Bronchial Asthma - Tamaka Swasa
Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath may be simply termed as swasa (asthma). It may be primary - originating from respiratory system, secondary - originating from other systems of the body but the impact is on respiratory system.
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airway. It leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness of chest and cough particularly at night or early morning. As per ayurveda, swasa i...more
Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath may be simply termed as swasa (asthma). It may be primary - originating from respiratory system, secondary - originating from other systems of the body but the impact is on respiratory system.
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airway. It leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness of chest and cough particularly at night or early morning. As per ayurveda, swasa i...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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When you experience shortness of breath for no reason, you might wonder if there is something to worry. Breathing difficulty (dyspnea) affects around 1 in every 10 adults. The causes are varied, and just like other health problems like dizziness, fatigue, and abdominal pain, shortness of breath too has several causes. While a few are harmless, a few may be the signs of a possible complication. Though a common complaint in adults, it is a tough diagnostic challenge. Being aware of the symptoms wi...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Approximately 14% of children have been diagnosed with asthma, which roughly translates to 1 to 2 out of every 10 kids.The symptoms vary from one person to another, with some people experiencing more asthma attacks than others. Generally, males are more at risk for asthma than females, as are those who suffer from respiratory infections, have allergies, or have family members diagnosed with this condition.Allergens like dust or pollen can trigger asthma symptoms to pop up, as can pollution and c...more
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