How to treat asthma

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract involving a variety of cells. The clinical manifestations are recurrent wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough and other symptoms. It usually occurs at night and early in the morning. The treatment of asthma can be divided into drug-based and device-assisted.

Asthma treatment drugs can be divided into two categories: controller drugs and reliever drugs.

• Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
• Systemic corticosteroids
• Leukotriene Modulators
• Long-acting beta2 agonist (need to be used in combination with ICS)
• Slow release theophylline
• Sodium Cromolyn
• Anti-IgE Monoclonal Antibody

• Fast-acting inhaled beta2-receptor agonist
• short-acting oral beta2 agonists
• Systemic corticosteroids
• Inhaled anticholinergic drugs
• short-acting theophylline

In winter, due to the large temperature difference between indoor and outdoor. The condition of patients with COPD will be aggravated if they are not careful.

Manifested as aggravated cough, increased sputum or yellow purulent sputum. A little activity can make the wheeze worse. Just like most people keep a blood pressure monitor or blood sugar tester at home, there are a few things that people with asthma should keep at home.

The principle of nebulizing inhalation is under the condition of nebulizer and oxygen flow. A drug that makes a drug liquid into a mist.

The patient also inhales the drug into the respiratory tract while breathing, so as to achieve the therapeutic effect. Generally speaking, the main function of aerosol inhalation is to relax the respiratory tract and resist infection. Improve edema, relieve cough and reduce phlegm by anti-inflammatory.

Peak flow meter is a simple instrument for monitoring changes in lung function. That is, predicting changes in asthma conditions.

The principle is to know how well to controll the disease. And when to seek medical attention based on the effective values ​​monitored. Generally suitable for home use.

Diffusion Residual Pulmonary Function Tester is a measuring instrument that can perform pulmonary function tests and track lung health. It can measure common pulmonary function testing parameters including FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, etc.

Usually use for follow-up and health management of patients diagnosed with asthma. To remaind patients to take medicine regularly and to do pulmonary function tests regularly.

Do regular lung breathing exercises as prescribed by your doctor. Mainly used for long-term monitoring. It is generally a standing instrument in a hospital.