Asthma Treatment: Hiccups

Medically, the disease is also known as ‘Singultus’. There is an abrupt involuntary lowering of the diaphragm and closure of sound-producing folds, at the upper end of the trachea, producing a characteristic sound when the breath is inspired (drawn in). Hiccups occurs repeatedly and almost in quick succession or the gap between two hiccups (paroxysmal period) is so short that the patient does not have any respite.

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Asthma Treatment: Pleurisy

This is actually inflammation of the inner lining of the lungs (called Pleura). It is not directly a respiratory disorder but, since lungs are the main seat of infection, it has been included here in this book. The disease is caused by and due to pneumonia in the underlying lung when pleural surfaces, which are normally slippery and shiny, become slightly sticky.

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Asthma Treatment: Weather Changes and Cough

Some patients are found to have their symptoms aggravated during peak days of winter season when dry cold winds blow, some suffer during rainy season or when the wind is full with moisture, whereas, in some, summer days, especially dust raising winds cause cough. Such cases develop acute symptoms and when the weather changes, they improve but if the disease persists beyond 10-15 days or even after the congenial weather conditions have set, then the disease assumes a chronic form.

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Asthma Treatment: Some Common Questions on Asthma

There are several questions which are asked by the patients, regularly. There I have described some common questions and their relevant answers.

Will asthma stop me from leading a normal life?
You can lead a normal and active life, even if you have asthma. All you have to do is follow your doctor’s instructions and take your medicines regularly.

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