Andre Gurode Asthma Awareness

Friday, June 7, 2013

Asthma Action Plan

People with Asthma Should Have an Asthma Action Plan

All people with asthma should have an asthma action plan. An asthma action plan (also called a management plan) is a written plan that you develop with your doctor to help control your asthma.
The asthma action plan shows your daily treatment, such as what kind of medicines to take and when to take them. Your plan describes how to control asthma long term AND how to handle worsening asthma, or attacks. The plan explains when to call the doctor or go to the emergency room.
If your child has asthma, all of the people who care for him or her should know about the child's asthma action plan. These caregivers include babysitters and workers at daycare centers, schools, and camps. These caretakers can help your child follow his or her action plan.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Asthma is among the top 5 diseases in Malaysia.



There are many levels of Asthma. This disease is among the top 5 diseases in Malaysia and could be mild to extreme in every case. Asthma is a type of breathing disorder which if not treated well could cause suffocation and in some cases, even death. It happens when where the airways to lungs swell up or becomes too narrow. The airways to the lungs must be kept at the best condition and cleared at all times so that air could efficiently flow in when breathing.

If such a condition happens, it could lead to wheezing and shortness of breath. This will then lead to chest tightness and coughing and eventually could cause other problems like nausea, headache and even a black-out. Today, more and more people are suffering from asthma which could be largely due to rapid development in the cities and the pollution of air. Read More

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you?


Asthma inhalers are hand-held portable devices that deliver medication to your lungs. A variety of asthma inhalers are available to help control asthma symptoms in adults and children. Certain types of asthma inhalers may work better for you than do others. Finding the right asthma inhaler can help make sure you get the right dose of medication to prevent or treat asthma attacks whenever you need it. Read More