Busting common asthma myths

Dhaka, Nov 29 (UNB) - The condition claims over 1,000 lives a year and 80% of asthma sufferers find that their condition flares up because of air pollution.
Every 10 seconds, someone experiences a potentially fatal asthma attack. Making sure your asthma is well managed is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of an attack, according to Dr Walker. She says, "People with asthma have what we call 'twitchy airways' that overact to triggers such as pollution, pollen and temperature changes. Inhaled or oral steroid treatments dampen and control this reaction. This is why it's crucial that people take their inhaler as prescribed." Research shows a written 'asthma action plan' will make you four times less likely to need hospital treatment.....

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You Can Treat Asthma Without Inhaler With Only Simple Diet Changes

Asthma means thickening of the bronchial tubes and chronic inflammation which can lead to suffocation. Its attacks are most often followed by coughing, wheezing and lack of breath.....

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Facts about asthma

Is asthma common?
Asthma is a common condition that affects about 3,9 million South Africans. Approximately 235 million people are affected by asthma throughout the world.

Who is affected?
Children as well as adults can suffer from the condition.....

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