Dealing with an Asthma Attack
Posted: Sunday, July 19, 2009
by Henry Fong
Feng Shui Absolutely
Among those who suffer from asthma, asthma attacks are quite general. Asthma attacks are even more
Sometimes, even the babies are born with asthma. Some babies only show symptoms of wheezing. In either case, it is important that you know what to do when you spot that an asthma attack is on its way.
The most general signals and symptoms of asthma attacks are frequent coughing that may worsen during night, feeling as if you are running short of breath, wheezing, gasping more than regular and tightness in the chest. To add up these symptoms, you may also find that you are impotent to occupy in everyday activities in the regular way because you may feel dizzy, tired or sleepy. Change of temperament, becoming easily irritable, anxiety for no plain reason and running nose plus a visible fall in the pace at which you exhale all can be accounted as signals and symptoms of an asthma attack.
You need to have a pretty good understanding of these early warning signs and symptoms if you are to take accurate measures before an asthma attack. So speak to your medical practitioner and clarify any doubts and make sure you understand the medical treatment that is in place right now.
In the case of minors, they could react in different ways to asthma attacks. Therefore you should never depend on assumptions when it comes to minors who cannot communicate to you what they go through. For example, you may find that your kid is suffering from allergic asthma but he is not allergic to pollen. In this case, you may assume that it is safe to have a pet at home because your kid will not be allergic to pet's fur. But you could be very wrong in this assumption.
Sometimes, babies stop reacting to certain allergens for short periods, therefore you should always take extra care when dealing with babies and when exposing them to the environment. Some babies outgrow their asthmatic conditions while they grow up. But it is never a good enough reason to assume they have wholly got over the condition.
Asthma attacks can hit an asthmatic almost abruptly and without notice, sometimes. It is wise to seek medical assistance if it happens.
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