Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease that is characterized by an increase in respiratory inflammation and an increase in respiratory reaction. Patients may experience constrictions, swelling and increased genres when they are subject to certain irritation, which leads to the disruption of the air flow, leading to symptoms such as cough, asthma, breathing agitation and chest suffocation.
An asthma attack refers to a sudden increase in these symptoms, which may seriously affect the normal life of the patient. An understanding of the medications used during asthma attacks helps patients to mitigate symptoms in a timely manner and to reduce the harm associated with the onset.
Symptoms of asthma attacks
When an asthma attack occurs, the patient ‘ s airway is acutely narrow, causing respiratory difficulties. Common symptoms include breathing: voices like “sitting” especially when breathing. Respiration rushes: I feel like I can’t breathe and I even feel suffocated. Chests are suffocating: chests have a sense of oppression and can’t breathe. Cough: Especially at night or in the morning, which may be accompanied by sap.
Principles for the use of medication for asthma attacks
During asthma, drug use is critical. In general, the treatment of asthma attack should be guided by the principle of rapid mitigation of symptoms: the timely use of short-acting bronchial expansion drugs at an early stage of asthma attack to help mitigate respiratory distress and asthma. Control of air arthritis: Long-term control of drugs (e.g. steroids) can reduce chronic inflammation in the airway and avoid recurrence. Avoid overuse of drugs: Even with an acute outbreak, drug use should be proportionate, and dependence on drugs should be avoided so that basic control of the condition is ignored.
Drugs commonly used in asthma attacks
Asthma treatment drugs are divided into two main categories: acute mitigation (quick-acting) and long-term control (control of gastroitis). In cases of asthma, rapid improvement in symptoms is largely dependent on acute mitigation drugs. Short-acting β2 receptor agonist (SABA): Short-acting β2 receptor agonist is the drug most commonly used to mitigate acute asthma. They facilitate bronchial expansion by acting on β2 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles, and rapidly mitigate asthma-induced gastric convulsions and respiratory difficulties. Common drugs are Ventolin, and the effects of these drugs are usually visible within minutes of use, usually lasting about 4-6 hours. SABA drugs are generally used by inhalation, and patients can be treated with portable inhalers at any time. Anti-choline drugs (short-acting anti-choline drugs): Anti-choline drugs, such as ammonium isoprophoront (Atrovent), help to mitigate aerobic convulsions by inhibiting the psychosis. Although the drug has been working slowly, it is often used in combination with β2 agonists to improve its efficacy. Oral steroids: For more severe asthma attacks, oral steroids, such as Prednisone, may be required. Steroids can be effective in reducing inflammation in the airways and mitigating symptoms. Oral steroids are usually used for short-term treatment to avoid long-term use, as long-term use of steroids can have side effects. Inhalation of steroids: Inhalation of steroids such as Pulamicort, Fluxatide etc., often used for long-term asthma control therapy, can reduce the chronic inflammation of airways and the frequency of asthma. Inhalation of steroids may be used as assistive treatment at acute onset, but it is slow and generally not used for acute symptoms mitigation.
First aid during asthma attack.
When an asthma attack occurs, the patient should follow the following first aid steps: use a short-acting β2 agonist inhalant: use a short-acting bronchial expansion agent (e.g. salbutamol) as soon as possible in case of respiratory difficulties or breathing. Inhalation normally takes place every 20 minutes, with a maximum of three. If the symptoms are not significantly abated, immediate medical attention is required.
Stay calm: When an asthma attack occurs, the patient is prone to panic, which can increase respiratory difficulties. Stay calm, sit as straight as possible and avoid intense physical activity to avoid aggravating symptoms.
Access to medical care: If symptoms are not mitigated by the use of first aid drugs or continue to increase, immediate medical assistance should be sought. Hospitals can provide more specialized first aid measures such as oxygen treatment and intravenous steroids.
Management after asthma:
Management after asthma is equally important. Patients should follow up regularly to assess the state of control and avoid overdependence on first aid drugs. The use of long-term controlled drugs (e.g. inhalation of steroids, white tritene receptors, etc.) can effectively reduce the frequency of asthma attacks and improve the quality of life of patients. In addition, patients should pay attention to the following: avoiding incentives: identifying individual allergies and triggers, and avoiding exposure to environments that may cause asthma (e.g. air pollution, allergies, etc.). Regular monitoring: Periodic monitoring of lung functions using equipment such as the Peak Flow Speed Instrument, in order to keep abreast of the state of health of the airway. Healthy lifestyle: maintenance of good diet and pacifist habits, avoidance of smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke and enhancement of health. Concluding remarks:
Asthma is a controlled chronic disease, and most patients can live close to normal life through sound drug treatment and life management. Knowledge and mastery of the medications used during asthma attacks can help patients to mitigate symptoms in a timely manner and reduce the volatility of their condition, thereby improving their quality of life. However, drug treatment is only part of the treatment, and the patient should, on the recommendation of a doctor, rationalize the treatment programme to achieve scientific medicine and long-term management.
