Asthma:Prevention Treatment Prognosis Complication Cure

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The two basic kinds of evaluation factors before the treatment of asthma are:

A Peak flow meter

A simple device to measure lung volume can be used at home. If you are not monitoring asthma on a regular basis, an attack can take you by surprise. Peak flow measurements help to show when medication is needed. Peak flow values of 50-80% indicate a moderate asthma attack, while values below 50% indicate a severe attack.

Emotion

Psychological factors can play a part aggravating or abating attacks of asthma. The stress caused by illness can often be helped by joining a support group, where members share common experiences and problems.

Expectation

Though symptoms sometimes decrease over time, there is a cure for asthma. With proper precautions, self-management and medical treatment, most people with asthma can lead normal lives.

Opiates, Sedatives and Tranquilizers

Should be absolutely avoided in the acutely ill asthmatic because the risk of depressing alveolar ventilation is great and this can lead to respiratory arrest. When administered to susceptible asthmatics, mucolytic agents may actually produce bronchospasm. The use of IV fluids in acute asthma has also been advocated.

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