Over 25 million people suffer from asthma in America and almost eight million
of those sufferers are children. This complex disease makes breathing
difficult and causes thousands of emergency visits every year. Fortunately,
the symptoms of asthma are both treatable and preventable. With the right
asthma treatment plan from Ogden Clinic, adults and children can live
a healthy, normal life while managing their asthma.
Symptoms of Asthma
When the airways are inflamed or thickened with mucus, air movement is
restricted in the lungs. Sufferers may experience these asthma symptoms
daily or intermittently:
Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
Pressure and tightening of the chest
Rapid breathing
Feelings of anxiety or panic
Allergies are a main contributor of asthma, although people without allergies
can still develop asthma at any point in their life. The reason asthma
is so complex is because the fundamental causes are unknown. We do know,
however, that both environmental and genetic factors contribute to inflammation
of the airways.
ENT and respiratory specialists at Ogden Clinic treat hundreds of people
suffering from asthma. They develop a personalized asthma treatment plan
for each patient that helps prevent asthma triggers and suppresses flare-ups
when they arise. Most plans include hand-held bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory
medication that loosens mucus and decrease swelling over time. With proper
diagnosis and asthma treatment, our Ogden area patients can return to
their favorite activities indoors and outside.
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