| That chronic cough may well be a symptom of | | | | An Asthma FactAsthma causes thousands of deaths |
| asthma. But how will you know? This article explains | | | | each year so it's a potential killer. Asthma should be |
| why a persistent cough should not be ignored! It's | | | | treated as an on-going maintenance project and |
| difficult to predict if a chronic cough could be asthma | | | | sufferers need to be on guard 365 days a year. |
| related however, instead of trying to ride out the | | | | Avoidance of known triggers and consistent use of |
| symptoms, people are encouraged to see their doctor. | | | | medication give sufferers every opportunity to lead |
| If the coughing seems to be worse during certain times | | | | normal lives. Asthma Cough FactsWheezing is |
| such as night time or following any type of exercise | | | | associated with this type of cough and it's described |
| then mild asthma could be at play. So what do you do | | | | as non productive, meaning it doesn't produce |
| and how can you tell? Well, medical opinion is the best | | | | wheezing. It's an irritating experience in the fact it has |
| course of action to take. Many people would use | | | | an almost hollow sound and the irritation in the throat |
| some form of cough suppressant however, it must be | | | | seems unmovable. If the cough goes unchecked, |
| noted only asthma medications will effective if the | | | | shortness of breathe or even episodes of vomit can |
| cough is a symptom of asthma. | | | | occur. ChildrenIn children, the episodes will be frequent |
| Asthma Or A Cough?Asthma cough is not suspected | | | | and parents should keep a check on when the |
| by many sufferers initially simply because the | | | | coughing is at it's worst. Isolating these times is valuable |
| symptom could be associated with any number of | | | | information for your doctor. It may occur most when |
| other conditions. However, persistent and chronic night | | | | the child is at play or during the night. You also want to |
| time cough should not be ignored and you should seek | | | | check the child's breathing and look for rapid breathing. |
| your doctor's opinion straight away. | | | | If the cough is breaking up normal sleep habits or it's so |
| Not Just A Child's DiseaseIt's important to realize | | | | pronounced that it wakes the child, then your doctor |
| asthma is not just a disease affecting children. In fact, | | | | will need to know. Breathe EasyRescue inhalers, or |
| adults have a better than 10 percent chance of | | | | short term medicines are the most common type of |
| developing asthma symptoms in their lives and that's | | | | asthma medication. Long term medications include |
| why it's important to recognize a persistent cough as | | | | anti-inflammatory preparations such as Corticosteroids |
| possibly more than just a by-product of a severe cold | | | | and Leukotrine modifiers. |
| or flu. | | | | What is the best course of treatment. This is an area |
| During an adult's working life, they may be constantly | | | | your doctor is best placed to advise you about but |
| exposed to non allergic triggers such as workplace | | | | usually a combination of both is the best management |
| irritants or even hormonal changes. Isolating the times | | | | practice. Inhalers are quick relief and great for diffusing |
| when a cough is at it's worst is important when | | | | potentially harmful episodes while long term medicines |
| discussing your situation with a doctor. | | | | will help prevent and reduce swelling in the airways. |