acute asthma attack
Quick-Relief Asthma Medications
Quick relief asthma medications, also called rescue medications, are designed to keep you alive by providing quick relief during an acute asthma attack (episode). They are called short-acting bronchodilators because they quickly open up your airways. Quick-relief asthma medications can be separated into three distinct groups, as follows: Inhaled Short-acting Beta-adrenergic and Beta2-adrenergic Agonists Inhaled [...]
Peak Flow Meters
Peak flow meters are essential asthma management tools which are particularly helpful when you use them regularly. Asthma [....]
Acute Asthma Episode
Common signs of an acute asthma episode are: Your coughing and/or wheezing will not stop. You’re breathing very fast but can’t catch your breath(Tachypnea). Your chest feels tight. You’re feeling tired AND out of breath. You’re agitated and anxious. Your pulse rate has increased. You’ve got allergy-like symptoms, including but not limited to a runny [...]
Asthma Action Plan
You’re right in the middle of an acute asthma attack – do you know what to do? If not, you need to take action right now! [....]
When to Talk to Your Doctor about Asthma
You should consult with your doctor and other trusted health care providers and caregivers when: You suffer from acute asthma symptoms for the first time. Your asthma symptoms fail to respond to your usual treatment, or if your asthma attack (episode) is severe. Your sputum (mucus) becomes discolored, particularly green, yellow, or bloody. This may [...]
