1. ASTHMA…..
What is Asthma ?

2. WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.

3. go to clinic / hospital ASAP – for Doctor’s evaluation & treatment
ASTHMA SIGNS :
Non-stop coughing
Followed by Wheezing
Then difficulty in breathing
Chest tightness
Plus
family history…
go to clinic / hospital ASAP
– for Doctor’s evaluation & treatment

4. When your asthma symptoms become worse than usual, it's called an asthma attack. In a severe asthma attack, the airways can close so much that your vital organs do not get enough oxygen. People can die from severe asthma attacks.

5. ASTHMA…..
What causes it ?

6. ENVIRONMENTAL
TOBACCO SMOKE (ETS)
You should not smoke in your office / home or
allow anyone else to.
For some people, the smell of tobacco
smoke alone may trigger asthma.
2. ANIMALS DANDER
No matter what your favorite pet is - dog,
cat, bird, hamster or guinea pig
They all shed dander that can worsen
allergies and asthma.

7. 3. DUST MITES
Both dust mite pieces and dust mite droppings are allergens that travel through air and can trigger the allergic cascade and worsen asthma.
They can be found commonly on carpets, mattresses, pillows and upholstered furniture.
4. WEATHER
Whether its very humid or too cold, may also trigger asthma

8. 5. FOOD
Cocoa / chocolate
Nuts
Soy & wheat
Glutinous rice
Honey dew / water melon, etc…
6. STRESS
7. LAUGHTER
Laughing too much…. get asthma

9. ASTHMA…..
Treatment

10. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS :
Aerobid
Asmanex
Azmacort
Flovent
Pulmicort
Symbicort (a combination medication that includes a steroid plus a long acting bronchodilator drug)
Qvar

11. CRONIC ASTHMA ATTACK :
USE NEBULIZER
home / clinic
/ hospital)

12. ASTHMA care…..
Right Medication
and
Exercise

13. PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE…..

14. HAVE GOOD DAY….. Thank you