The causes of bronchial asthma

Written by Wang Xiang Yu

Pulmonology

Updated on September 01, 2024

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The causes of bronchial asthma are actually not very clear at present, but current research shows that bronchial asthma is mainly caused by genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors are relatively easier to understand, meaning if parents have a history of bronchial asthma, then their children, grandchildren, and other blood relatives may have a higher chance of developing bronchial asthma than the general population. Additionally, bronchial asthma is also related to environmental factors, such as air pollution, smoking, dust mites, pollen, etc.

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Can people with bronchial asthma drink honey water?

Bronchial asthma is one of the very common types of asthma clinically, generally caused by multiple triggering factors. Some are due to genetic factors, while others are due to exposure to cold air or physicochemical irritants, which can all lead to an attack of bronchial asthma at any time. Therefore, for patients with bronchial asthma, it is important to promptly relieve bronchial spasms clinically and use appropriate medications such as cough suppressants and asthma relief drugs, which can usually control the symptoms caused by bronchial asthma to a certain extent. Moreover, patients with bronchial asthma can appropriately consume some honey, as honey is highly nutritious. Since bronchial asthma can cause varying degrees of breathlessness and coughing, and honey has a lung-moistening effect, it serves as a good auxiliary treatment for coughs caused by dry heat. Therefore, patients with bronchial asthma can appropriately drink some honey water.

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Causes of Bronchial Asthma

The most common cause of bronchial asthma is inhalants, which are mainly found in daily life, such as dust mites, pollen, fungi, and some irritating and toxic gases, all of which may irritate the airways and cause asthma. Infections are closely related to the occurrence of asthma, and respiratory infections such as viruses, bacteria, and mycoplasma can all trigger asthma. Additionally, certain specific foods, such as fish, shrimp, crab, milk, and eggs, may cause asthma in certain groups of people. Factors such as the patient's mental state, changes in the climate, and intense exercise are also possible causes of bronchial asthma. These are the most common causes of bronchial asthma onset.

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massage which part for bronchial asthma

Bronchial asthma is a very common disease in clinical practice. There are many and complex factors that trigger bronchial asthma. Therefore, treatments for bronchial asthma in clinical practice can only improve the condition to some extent but cannot completely cure it. Patients with mild bronchial asthma can also undergo acupoint massage, which has a good auxiliary conditioning effect. Commonly chosen acupoints for massage include Dazhui, Dingchuan, and Neiguan, which can appropriately alleviate bronchial asthma. The frequency of each massage is twice a day, with each session involving about 20 to 40 presses, which can achieve a certain degree of relief.

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Do you need to take anti-inflammatory drugs for bronchial asthma?

Bronchial asthma is a very common asthmatic disease in clinical settings. There are numerous and complex factors that cause bronchial asthma. Therefore, in cases of bronchial asthma caused by bacterial infection leading to symptoms such as cough, phlegm, respiratory distress, and breathlessness, it is necessary to use appropriate anti-inflammatory drugs to alleviate these clinical discomforts. If the bronchial asthma is triggered by physical or chemical irritants, such as pollen, mites, animal dander, or harmful gases, leading to varying degrees of cough, breathlessness, respiratory distress, and chest tightness, anti-inflammatory drugs are generally not required. Instead, avoiding triggering factors and providing appropriate medication to relieve bronchial spasms can quickly control the asthma symptoms caused by bronchitis.

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What foods should not be eaten with bronchial asthma?

Bronchial asthma is a type of chronic, variable inflammation, which is also an allergic inflammation. In clinical cases of bronchial asthma, the majority are allergic asthma. If there is an allergy, allergens exist, therefore, it is crucial for asthma patients to strictly avoid contact with allergens. If it is food allergy, contact with the allergenic food must be strictly prohibited. Additionally, many patients do not know what they are allergic to, so they need to be cautious of common foods that can cause allergies, such as seafood, small fish, and small shrimp. For instance, if people around them or family members experience discomfort or develop a rash after consuming certain medications or foods, or if they experience chest tightness or abdominal pain after eating, such foods should be avoided as much as possible.