Increase in Asthma sufferers is growing at a alarming rate

Asthma cases are now on the increase.

Yes, you heard me right! Asthma cases are on the increase and who knows... if you don't try to prevent it, you, you friends, your relatives, your loved ones or even your little and innocent children might be the next sufferers of this disease. You see, there is now a prevalence of asthma cases than previously. It is estimated that there is an increase in more than 60 percent between the period of 1982 and 1994!

This is a staggering increase. And the worse news is that this increase is more prevalent in children.The bad news is not yet over about childhood asthma. Another equally bad news is that the deaths from asthma have also increased dramatically. From 1979 to 1992 there has been an increase in the death rate of asthma sufferers of more than 55 percent!

Alarming wouldn't you agree? So, asthma is not a disease to be handled with kid gloves. And it is not a respecter of persons. No matter who you are, it can just be lurking around the corner. It occurs in people of all sexes, ages, ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels. So, there is the need for all the enlightenment you can get about this disease. With the right enlightenment you will know what to do to prevent it and also to treat it when it rears its ugly head in your home or life. One such piece of the puzzle not is the understanding how the environment can play a role in the development of asthma triggers

I get very surprised when people don't do all within their power to protect themselves and their loved ones, especially their children, from asthma or other bronchial diseases such as bronchitis.

Asthma and bronchial related illnesses are so serious, especially in the developed world like the United States, that it is now considered a national epidemic. This is because of the increase of cases of asthma, not only in adults but also among little children. Asthma is so prevalent in children that it is estimated to have risen by as much as 160 percent over the past 15 years. This is interesting given the research done and asthma medication therapies that are now available.

So, if you don’t want to be among the above statistics, then do all within your power to prevent yourself, your children, your spouse and your loved ones from exposure to circumstances or lifestyles that may expose them to asthma. It's also a good idea to know how to recognize the disease and the specific asthma symptoms that are associated with the illness.

Some of the asthma triggers that can be major factors in the number and severity of attacks:

-Weather changes
- Environmental pollution
- Upper respiratory infections
- Allergies to smoke, dust mites, pollens, animal dander, mold/mildew etc.

In the end, only you can work to eliminate or lower the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and even pnuemonia. Treatment for asthma is a proactive plan more than something that you want to just let happen

If you or a member of your family has had repeated bouts of bronchitis or suffer from reoccuring asthma, with a bronchial cough, you need to get our free report on removing asthma and bronchitis triggers in your home.

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Asthma and Respiratory Definitions & Terms:

Epiglotis -- A flap in the throat that blocks the windpipe when food or liquid is being swallowed.

Airway Remodeling -- This serious condition occurs when asthma is left uncontrolled or untreated. The airways actually 'learn' that being in an asthma attack is their normal state, leading to possible chronic lung disease (COPD included) and a lifetime of asthma. It also makes it even more difficult for relief and controller medications to work effectively, requiring increased dosing. For more on this syndrome, see Medscape and ACAAI. It is vitally important to treat and manage asthma as early and effectively as possible to avoid this syndrome.

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) -- Small hand-held aerosol canister used to deliver inhaled drugs. Surprisingly enough, about 80-90% of an MDI dose is left in the mouth and throat, meaning only 10-20% of the dose makes it to the lungs. This is taken into account when a dosage is prescribed, so do NOT increase the dosage on your own to accommodate this.