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Most people think that asthma is a childhood disease. In fact, adults can also suffer from this disease and it is difficult to cure. It needs follow-up care. Adult-onset Asthma (Adult-onset Asthma) is a common form of occupational asthma, which is caused by long-term or large-scale exposure to irritating substances in the workplace. In addition, the cause may also be related to respiratory infections, drugs, strenuous exercise or mood swings, but compared with childhood-onset asthma, symptoms may last longer and are more likely to weaken lung function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asthma patients often have symptoms such as "whispering, coughing, and wheezing", and the symptoms are usually recurring, with good and bad times, and are more obvious at night or when getting up. Patients may also observe that the symptoms are related to certain triggering factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the symptoms of asthma are similar to many diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchiectasis, it is not easy for ordinary people to distinguish them. Especially for adult patients, in addition to the doctor's clinical diagnosis, performing a spirometry test is also one of the diagnostic methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If diagnosed with asthma, patients should be aware that short-acting bronchial relaxants can only be used as emergency or short-term relief. They should avoid dependence and be careful to think that the condition is under control, which may worsen the asthma. Patients should regularly and continuously use long-term preventive drugs (such as inhaled steroids) to control airway inflammation according to the doctor's instructions, rather than using them only when asthma attacks, and should not stop the drugs on their own because the symptoms are under control, so as to avoid further recurrence of the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For asthmatic patients affected by allergens, they can try desensitization therapy according to the doctor's instructions. Through continuous exposure to an appropriate amount of allergens, the body will gradually adapt and change the allergic reaction, but the process may take 2 to 3 hours Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don't think that if there is no recurrence of asthma within a short period of time, it will be considered cured. Asthma is characterized by frequent relapses. Even if the condition improves, patients should still follow up with regular consultations and self-monitor their condition. It is recommended that adult asthma patients wear masks or scarves when the weather is cold to avoid inhaling cold air; they can also do aerobic exercise for 2 hours or more a week, such as brisk walking, swimming, etc. Keeping the home clean can also control asthma and reduce asthma symptoms. chance of disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Yongbai Su, Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners<\/p>\n\n\n\n