How to divide asthma types?

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Asthma is divided into many different types such as exercise-induced asthma, nocturnal asthma, etc. Each type of asthma has different characteristics and effects on the health of the patient. Therefore, asthma classification will help you find the most effective treatment to deal with unpleasant asthma attacks.

1. Allergic Asthma

Allergies and asthma are two conditions that often go hand in hand. Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is the most common chronic allergic disease that occurs when the inner lining of the nose becomes inflamed.
For people with allergic rhinitis, the body increases sensitivity to a substance that causes immune cells to release histamines in response to exposure to allergens. When this happens, histamines and other chemicals trigger allergy symptoms. On the other hand, substances that can cause allergic reactions often enter the body through the airways.
When you have allergic rhinitis, the patient will have the following symptoms:
Runny nose and constant sneezing Nose swelling Swollen eyes There is excess mucus in the nose Itchy throat Irritation syndrome Nasal discharge syndrome Postnasal drip can cause coughing Many cases have shown that asthma symptoms are triggered by allergic rhinitis. As a result, a doctor may prescribe medication to a patient to control allergies and relieve cough and other asthma symptoms.

Some of the main causes of allergic asthma include:
Pollen from plants and weeds Debris and spores Animal feathers, skin, or saliva Cockroach droppings Dust mite droppings However, substances Allergens aren't the only factor that makes your allergic asthma worse. In fact, irritants can completely trigger asthma attacks, even though they usually don't cause an allergic reaction. Specifically:
Smoke from fireplaces, cigarettes, incense, candles, or fireworks Cold air Contaminated air Strong chemical odors Exercising in cold Air fresheners, perfumes, or smells good

2. Exercise-induced asthma

Exercise-induced asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered by exercise for a long time, or exertion. Even people who don't have asthma can develop asthma symptoms while exercising.
Exercise-induced asthma usually causes narrowing of the airways 5-20 minutes after starting exercise. Symptoms will appear within minutes and peak, or worsen, upon cessation of exercise. The most common manifestations of exercise-induced asthma attacks include:
Cough Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest tightness Unusual fatigue during exercise In this case you can use a bronchodilator before exercising to prevent these unpleasant asthma symptoms.

3. Asthma

Cough-like asthma may also be called chronic cough, to reflect a cough that lasts more than 6-8 weeks. Cough symptoms of this type of asthma usually appear during the day, or at night. Major triggers for coughs include chronic rhinitis, postnasal drip, sinusitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn). Among them, cough due to sinusitis with asthma is the most common.
Cough asthma is very rarely diagnosed and treated. This type of asthma is mostly caused by respiratory infections and exercise. If you have persistent coughs, you should see a specialist for asthma-specific tests, such as lung function tests, which check that your lungs are working properly.

4. Occupational Asthma

Occupational asthma is a type of asthma triggered by exposure to workplace substances, including:
Certain chemicals, such as shellac, adhesives, lacquers, epoxy resins, rubber, dyes, insulation and enzymes in detergents. Cotton, hemp or flaxseeds commonly used in the textile industry Grains, papaya extracts, green coffee beans Metals such as chromium nickel sulfate, platinum, and welding fumes Occupational asthma often causes symptoms specific to asthma, such as a runny nose, stuffy nose, shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, wheezing, or eye irritation. These asthma-related jobs include farmers, ranchers, nurses, hairdressers, carpenters, and painters.

5. Nocturnal Asthma

Nocturnal asthma often causes unpleasant symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing at night, can interfere with sleep cycles (circadian rhythms), and cause sensations irritability, fatigue during the day. Not only does this significantly reduce quality of life, but it also makes it more difficult to control asthma symptoms.
Some studies have shown that the majority of asthma-related deaths occur at night. The main causes can stem from increased exposure to allergens, sitting in a reclining position for too long, cold windpipes, or cyclical hormone secretion. Sometimes, heartburn is another trigger for nighttime asthma.
If you have asthma and notice that your symptoms tend to get worse at night, you should see a specialist for early diagnosis and treatment. This is the key to helping asthma patients control their asthma attacks at night, thereby improving sleep quality.

6. Other health conditions that may resemble asthma

Some other illnesses can also cause symptoms similar to asthma, such as heart failure. The symptoms of this disease are similar to some symptoms of common asthma.
Vocal cord dysfunction is another condition that can also be confused with asthma. The abnormality of the vocal cords causes wheezing, so a misdiagnosis of asthma is inevitable. This problem is more common in younger women who have wheezing, or don't respond to bronchodilators.
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Source: webmd.com

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