Symptoms of bronchial asthma

Written by Hao Ze Rui
Pulmonology
Updated on September 03, 2024
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The most common symptoms of bronchial asthma are episodic difficulty in breathing, which can also manifest as episodic chest tightness and coughing. During an asthma attack, there will be accompanying wheezing sounds. If the patient is more severe, they may be forced to sit up to breathe during episodes of breathing difficulties, exhibiting orthopneic breathing. Some patients may experience a dry cough or cough up a large amount of white foamy sputum. In severe cases, symptoms of hypoxia such as cyanosis of the lips and nail discoloration can occur. Asthma attacks are generally acute, with symptoms appearing within minutes, but they can also begin more slowly, worsening over several hours or days. Asthma generally relieves itself, or even after relieving, it may recur, typically worsening during the night.

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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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What are the complications of bronchial asthma?

The complications of bronchial asthma are divided into acute and chronic complications. Acute complications, which occur during a severe asthma attack, mainly include pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema, severe hypoxia, respiratory failure, leading to severe arrhythmias, electrolyte disturbances, and in severe cases, coma and death. Chronic complications are mainly due to chronic changes in bronchial asthma leading to airway remodeling, chronic airway inflammation, and chronic narrowing. The complications at this stage mainly include chronic respiratory failure and pulmonary heart disease.

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The causes of bronchial asthma

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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Does a nebulizer work for bronchial asthma?

For patients with bronchial asthma, nebulization treatment is useful during an asthma attack. During an attack, symptoms such as wheezing and difficulty breathing tend to occur. Typically, nebulizing corticosteroids or bronchodilators can have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and asthma-relieving effects, thus improving symptoms like breathing difficulties in asthma patients. Moreover, the method of nebulized inhalation can take effect quickly, swiftly alleviating the patient's symptoms.

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What will happen if bronchial asthma is not treated?

Bronchial asthma is a very common type of asthma in clinical settings, triggered by numerous and complex factors. Generally, patients with this condition often experience frequent recurrent attacks into asthmatic states. Since there is no specific cure for this type of asthma in clinical settings, symptom relief through medication is used to improve the quality of life of patients. Therefore, it is usual in clinical practice to provide symptomatic treatment promptly once bronchial asthma is diagnosed. If bronchial asthma is left untreated, it may pose significant health risks. During an asthma attack, patients may experience varying degrees of shortness of breath, chest tightness, or even difficulty breathing. If the respiratory distress caused by an asthma attack is not relieved in time, it could lead to complications such as hypoxemia or even respiratory failure in some cases.