Hospitalisation
Getting to Hospital As part of your crisis plan you should work out how to get to a hospital as
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Asthma is a frightening and sometimes fatal condition. It can lead to enormous restrictions – socially, physically and emotionally. But it doesn’t have to – asthma can be managed.
This section separates fact from fiction, providing you with practical information about asthma, enabling you to make informed choices and get on with living life to the full.
Managing an Asthma Attack
As in all emergency-type situations you are better prepared if you have thought through how the situation is to be
Continue readingChecklist of Acute Symptoms
You are at home. It’s 3:30am and you are having difficulty breathing. The question is: “Should I go to the
Continue readingLaboratory Testing
You will have further tests to assess the extent of your asthma. Each doctor will look for different things, depending
Continue readingVisting the Doctor: Confirming the Diagnosis
If you recognise any of these symptoms then your first step should be to visit your doctor to confirm the
Continue readingAll that Wheezes isn’t Asthma
Several conditions mimic asthma-like symptoms. The most common of these are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and
Continue readingDo You Have Asthma? Questionnaire
Answer the following questions, and find out: Have you been coughing for more than a month and it does not
Continue readingChemicals
Asthma attacks are frequently triggered by your exposure to chemical fumes. These range from paint, petrol, cleaning agents, cooking oils,
Continue readingEmotional Factors
Emotions can have a major effect on asthma. It was not by chance that asthma was originally thought to be
Continue readingDiet
Certain foods, additives, or preservatives have been found to exacerbate asthma in a small number of cases. And for a
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