08/08/2022
Did you know that 1 in 9 people in Australia have asthma?
Asthma- a long-term lung condition that is controllable but cannot currently be cured. People with asthma have sensitive airways and the lining of the airways are inflamed and thicker. When an asthma attack happens, the muscles around the airway squeeze tight, becomes narrower as it swells and more mucus is produced. This makes it hard to breathe.
Asthma affects people of ages with causes that are not entirely understood. There are evidences to show that it could be due to family history of asthma, eczema and hayfever. Others show that it could be exposure to environmental factors such as workplace chemicals or to***co smoke.
Knowing your symptoms is important to know an early onset of an asthma flare up to help relieve it sooner. The symptoms can range from breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness, persistent cough and with the symptoms happening at specific time of the day- usually at night, early in the morning, or during/after activities.
The good news is, for most people, asthma can be well-controlled with a daily management plan and following through with it. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms as of late (in the last 4 weeks) , please head to your GPs or nurse practitioners for a consult.
Pharmacy 777 also offers Health checks, regardless if you are a HBF member. You can also talk to our friendly pharmacists about your asthma control or have a quick refresher on your inhaler techniques.
Remember, asthma should not stop you from living your life freely.
Reference credit: Asthma Australia
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