Asthma triggers & how to reduce the risk
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While it is known that asthma has a genetic component, that is, it runs in families, the probable trigger for the majority of cases lies with environmental factors. There are some steps you can take to help prevent or minimise the effects of asthma attacks. Click each cause below to find out what you can do to help to minimise the harm that can result from these triggers: Asthma prevention in childrenAsthma prevention efforts should begin as early as possible. Find out more on the Asthma prevention in children page. Final RemarksAsthma is a complex phenomenon. Identifying and then avoiding the factors that bring on an asthma attack are the first steps to better health. Air pollution, cigarette smoke, aerosol sprays, perfumes, powders, fragrant cleaning materials, paint, solvents, glues and adhesives may aggravate allergies and asthma. But there are also paradoxes... Research suggests that people living in crowded and often polluted countries suffer more respiratory problems and other infections, but not asthma. Others believe that childhood infections may protect against asthma. In the past, some studies have suggested that intake of antioxidants (vitamins C, E, and A, selenium) may benefit asthmatic patients. However, recent controlled trials have failed to verify these results. Fish oil which is rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, may be of benefit to some patients. Clearly, more scientific research will further expand our knowledge regarding asthma. Medica Pura |
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