When we hear the term severe asthma, we tend to think that it is a form of asthma which is severe in its outbreak. Research reveal that severe asthma shows characteristics totally different than chronic asthma and therefore it can be classified under a different section, altogether. This statement is made following a very interesting finding in which it was proven that there are key physiological differences between non-severe asthma and severe asthma.
The most average symptom recorded by patients suffering from severe asthma is inability to breath properly . During air trapping the person would feel that there is extra air in the lung which he cannot exhale out. The airway blockage is another very common symptom among asthma patients and it was shown to carry on even after full intervention. A study conducted by Severe Asthma Research Program (SARP) has collected data and have concluded that given the signs and symptoms of severe asthma, it can be classified as a different form of the disease.
According to the study, we know very little about asthma. The physicians have tried addressing severe asthma over the years using known medication and methods, with little or no success. Accroding to statistics, up to 10% of asthmatics suffer from severe asthma and they hardly respond positively to medication and treatment plans. The danger however is that patients are inclined to lethal attacks following continuous asthma attacks.
Usually, an asthmatic attack will follow after airways in the lungs narrow down or close. Therefore you may start coughing, feel your chest tightening, feel that you are short of breathe and would start wheezing. The condition becomes worse when you become revealed to dust or allergens such as pollen or animal fur. In the case of severe asthma, attacks will come about frequently and will bring forth more pain and suffering to the person than in mild asthma. Therefore, care givers will have to keep a good eye on severe asthmatic patients to make sure allergic substances do not get any near.
Hypersensitiveness is another characteristic of asthmatic patients. it is normal for patients with resporatory disorders to lose their temper. So if you are caring from someone with asthma, be patient and kind to them.
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