By Cody Wells on January 9, 2010
Peak Flow Meters
Peak flow meters are essential asthma management tools which are particularly helpful when you use them regularly. Asthma attacks can be mitigated entirely and certainly kept to a minimum by consistent monitoring of your breathing. Comparing your current breathing score against your “personal best” peak flow allows you to take a snapshot of [...]
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By Cody Wells on January 3, 2010
Common signs of an acute asthma episode are:
- Your coughing and/or wheezing won’t stop.
- You’re breathing very fast (Tachypnea).
- Your chest feels tight. [...]
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By Cody Wells on December 15, 2009
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!
Talk to your doctor and your health care providers right away. Ask them to be clear about what actions they recommend you take and what they suggest [...]
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By Cody Wells on December 3, 2009
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 [...]
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By Cody Wells on November 19, 2009
Quick relief asthma medications are also called rescue medications. They 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, which makes it easier for you to breathe. Quick-relief asthma medications can be separated into [...]
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged action plan, acute asthma attack, anticholinergic, asthma action plan, asthma attacks, asthma episode, asthma inhaler, beta adrenergic agonist, beta2 adrenergic agonist, breathing problem, bronchodilators, corticosteroid, epa, inhaled steroids, intravenous corticosteroid, oral corticosteroid, respiratory distress
