Hannah Kim

Coughing, especially during night, or wheezing Shortness of breath/ rapid breathing Pale, sweaty face, blue lips Chest tightness, pain, or pressure happening around the chest area ALL SYMPTOMS VARY DEPENDING ON THE PERSON’S AGE AND SEVERITY

1)Medication 1)Steroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs, which prevents asthma attacks. 2)Bronchodilators  This relieves the symptoms by relaxing the muscle bands that tighten around the trachea and bronchi. (less cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness 2)Inhalers 1)The most common and effective way to use medication directly to the lungs. Two types: inhaled steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator. 3)Asthma Nebulizer (known as the breathing machine) 1)Used for infants and small children.

①The exact cause is unknown. ②Genetic and Environmental Factors ①Inherited tendency to develop allergies ②Parents with asthma ③Respiratory infection (Mucous in lung, etc…) ④Contact or exposure to some viral infections in early childhood.

 There are no prevention known at this point, BUT it can be controlled.  Use MEDICINES prescribed from your doctor  Avoid situations and things that makes your asthma worse  Get regular checkups for your asthma

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