29/01/2026
πΏ ASTHMA AWARENESS β Alpha Care Annex
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways, making it hard to breathe when they become inflamed and narrowed. With proper care, people with asthma can live full, active lives.
π Causes of Asthma
Family history (genetics)
Allergies (dust, pollen, pet dander)
Childhood respiratory infections
Environmental pollution and smoke
β οΈ Exacerbating Factors (Triggers)
Cold air or weather changes
Dust and strong smells/perfumes
To***co smoke
Exercise without proper control
Stress and strong emotions
Respiratory infections (flu, common cold)
π¨ Reasons for Asthma Attacks
Asthma attacks happen when triggers cause:
Airway swelling
Tightening of airway muscles
Excess mucus production
This leads to cough, wheeze, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
π©Ί Diagnosis
In Adults:
Medical history and symptom review
Lung function tests (spirometry/peak flow)
In Children:
Symptom patterns (coughing, wheezing, night symptoms)
Response to asthma medication
Lung tests in older children
π Treatment
Prevention (Controllers):
Daily inhalers to reduce inflammation
Avoiding known triggers
Allergy management
Control (Relievers):
Quick-relief inhalers during attacks
Emergency care for severe symptoms
π« Asthma & Pneumonia
People with asthma have more sensitive lungs
Lung infections like pneumonia can worsen asthma
Poorly controlled asthma increases risk of complications
Vaccination and early treatment help protect the lungs
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Support at Alpha Care Annex
We provide:
Asthma screening and diagnosis
Patient education and trigger control guidance
Inhaler prescriptions and monitoring
Gentle, professional care for both children and adults
Early care prevents severe attacks. If you or your child has frequent cough, wheeze, or breathing difficulty, visit Alpha Care Annex for support. πΏ