10 Dos and Remedies for Asthma / दमा होणायामागाची १० करणे व उपाय…
Millions of invisible particles come into contact with us every day. Some congregations become allergic to one or more of these things, causing coughing, chest congestion, and suffocation in a closed room. Feels better in the open space, in the premises. This condition can be called an ‘asthma attack’. With consistent efforts in diagnosis, treatment, equipment, follow-up and environmental modification, complete control of asthma is within easy reach!
Many patients get a little scared when they hear the word asthma. Parents of small children are worried. In my twenty years of experience, patients are reluctant to accept the diagnosis of asthma. Often doctors also find a ‘cute alternative’ called ‘allergic oncitis’ without calling it asthma. But if it really is asthma, an accurate diagnosis is possible, and controlling it is a painstaking effort, but worth the effort. But the prerequisite is that accepting the diagnosis is inevitable. First of all let’s understand what exactly is asthma?
Millions of invisible particles come into contact with us every day. These particles include pollen particles, particles of various animal or micro-insect organs, and air pollution particles. Some people are allergic to one or more of these things. These allergies cause their airways to suddenly narrow and allow air to enter but not to go out. Breath needle sounds. Cough occurs. Chest fills. I feel like sitting up. Want to loosen clothes. It was suffocating in a closed room. Feels better in the open space, in the premises. This condition can be called an ‘asthma attack’.
If this happens, a temporary solution is to take medicine that opens the airways. Medicines (inhalers) like Asthalin, Leviline are often overused by patients because they work quickly and are cheap. But the most important thing is that the airways undergo a certain allergic swelling after each contraction and this swelling increases with time. For those with seasonal asthma, the inflammation becomes more severe during those times (for example, after the Congress grass blooms) and then the attacks are more frequent and severe. Obviously, even the temporary remedies (mentioned above) do not cure them.
In short, reducing allergic inflammation is the real cure for asthma control. Steroid pills or injections work best. If you use drugs like Y Solon, Dexona, the attack comes under control quickly. Doctors give these medicines to patients as a ‘short course’ (treatment for a few days) to save lives. But we know that intrauterine steroid pill is definitely unsafe or dangerous to take for life. But what if such a drug is simply released into the trachea? The most important drug in the treatment of asthma today is inhaled steroids. Which is called inhaled steroids. Mandali this medicine is 100% safe but with regular use it reduces airway swelling and stops attacks completely. Inhaler steroids and dual drugs such as bronchodilator are also available in a single inhaler pump and proper and regular use of these drugs is a lifesaver for asthma patients.
At this time the question is, how much dose should be given to which patient? A small miracle of medical technology is available today for how to determine this. It is called smiromehi meaning lung capacity test. Twenty minutes at the doctor’s clinic and a few frequent puffs can give you a solid proof of your lung capacity and asthma, a full assessment of severity, and a full check of whether or not inhaled medication opens the airways (reversibility). Just as high blood pressure or diabetes can be treated, modern technology can easily treat asthma. Similarly, if the condition improves or worsens over time, the doctor can also adjust the dose by measuring again and again.
- Rotacaps can definitely be used in case of mild asthma. But moderate to severe disease, children, elderly people need spacers and MDI. (Pump) Administering such drugs is easy and convenient.
- If the baby is very small, use a baby mask spacer and MDI. An inhaler can be used. If you are asthmatic or your baby has asthma, take the following precautions.
- Change in environment – Do not keep carpets in the house where dust accumulates. Clean the house in such a way that dust does not fly while cleaning.
- Think when generating any smoke. Incense, tortoiseshell can also aggravate asthma.
- Consider using any spray pest control, begonia spray even scented perfumes. Preferably the person should be away from there at that time.
- Keep people away while painting-furniture work is in progress.
- Often you may be allergic to bed mites. Put plastic covers on mattresses and pillows to avoid contact with it. Use only cotton clothes for your sheets and blankets.
- If there is dog, cat in the house, it can cause allergy. Talk to the doctor and take a decision.
- Deal with the most important asthma diagnosis, if any.
- Confirm diagnosis with lung capacity test.
- Use the medicine prescribed by the doctor regularly.
- Understand the technique of using the equipment. Show the doctor how you are using the medicine when you follow up.
- Do not stop regular use of medicine under any circumstances. Always treat the situation as an emergency.
- Allergic colds are often accompanied by asthma. For this, the doctor can give nasal steroid spray. Use it regularly.
Instructions for users:-
- In changeable weather, cloudy weather can aggravate asthma. During this period, it may be necessary to consult a doctor to increase the dose.
- Definitely avoid smoking and asthma is just adding fuel to the fire.
- Food allergies are very rarely associated with asthma. Talk to your doctor if you feel this. A food allergy should be considered only if the reaction is repeated and severe in different environments.
- Do not restrict the diet unnecessarily. Don’t force your kids to eat no lemon, no buttermilk, no curd, no fruits unless they have a real allergy.
- Food Allergy List – It’s long, but this allergy is rare. Therefore, the list is not given deliberately. There is no problem in remembering various nuts and sea food.
- It is not true that childhood asthma will disappear automatically. The patient’s exposure to the allergenic material and the effect of the medications he receives will determine the extent to which the disease is controlled.
- Seasonal asthma can be aggravated in a certain period (August-September) and the patient can remain completely normal in summer.
- Most importantly, without proper treatment, asthma worsens, becomes chronic and gradually causes permanent changes in the airways. Then this disease is known as OPD. The patient is transferred to this more severe disease. Which increases the risk of reduced life expectancy.
- Proper use of exercise must be done. Some people have exercise induced asthma. Even these people should not give up exercise. Exercise can be restored after proper treatment. Florence Griffith Jackjoyner won five Olympic medals. This will reveal the truth.
- Painkillers like Astyrin, Brufen can aggravate asthma. With consistent efforts in diagnosis, treatment, equipment, follow-up and environmental modification, complete control of asthma is within easy reach!