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4 Tips for Managing and Treating Asthma

According to statistics from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 25 million americans are diagnosed with asthma. However, research from the  American Academy of Asthma Allergy & Immunology (AAAAI), suggests that number continues to increase yearly. While not every person suffering from asthma can prevent asthma attacks from occurring altogether—the characteristic wheezing, chest tightness, cough, shortness of breath, the inability to engage in physical or outdoor activities yearly, and other symptoms of asthma can be managed, decreased, and even controlled through medication and limiting exposure to known asthma triggers by using these treatment and management tactics: Minimizing exposure to asthma triggers Perhaps the easiest way to prevent recurring asthma attacks is to know and knowingly avoid the triggers that set your asthma attacks  in motion. For instance: Identifying and avoiding known food allergens (i.e., casein or dairy). Avoiding and minimizing stress. Treating contributing rhinitis, sinusitis quickly, and respiratory viruses. Avoiding exposure to specific irritants (i.e., mold, cold/humid weather, dust, smoke, or pet hair). Managing contributing conditions (i.e., sleep apnea). Following prescription closely Another way to manage and treat asthma symptoms correctly is to take your prescriptions as prescribed by your doctor. Medications to treat asthma can include inhalers or oral medications meant for quick relief (which decrease symptoms during an asthma attack) or long-term asthma management (which prevent and decrease severity of asthma attacks).