Andre Gurode Asthma Awareness

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