Asthma-Lung Information
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Keep a record of how often you wheeze,cough,feel short of breath and/or use your “rescue” inhaler .This record helps guide your physician in making key treatment decisions.
Certain medications may worsen your asthma.These may include common pain relievers such as aspirin,ibuprofen,naproxen and beta blockers,commonly used to treat high blood pressure and migraine headaches.
Inhaled medications are the cornerstone of asthma treatment. Learning to use your inhaler correctly is essential to a successful treatment plan.
A yearly flu shot is recommended for all asthmatics.
Health Tip
Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
(HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia, a respiratory infection of the lung, can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine says the following factors may increase your risk of contracting pneumonia:
- Smoking cigarettes.
- Having a recent respiratory infection, including the flu or a cold.
- Having a chronic lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis.
- Having cerebral palsy.
- Having a neurological condition that makes swallowing more difficult, such as Parkinson's disease.
- Having a chronic health condition such as diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver or heart disease.
- Being in a nursing home.
- Having a compromised immune system.
- Having had a recent surgery or medical trauma.
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