How to self-identify asthma

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Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is quite common in our country. The disease can lead to sudden death if not timely intervention during an asthma attack. It is necessary to proactively prevent and detect the disease early with typical asthma symptoms to initiate early treatment and limit the effects of the disease.

1. What is asthma?

Asthma is also known as bronchial asthma. This is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract. The disease occurs when the airways become inflamed, swollen, mucus secretions, and spasms occur when they encounter irritants that block air from entering the lungs, causing the patient to lack oxygen and make it difficult to breathe. Patients will have symptoms such as: cough, chest tightness, feeling of tightness in the chest as if it is tight, shortness of breath, wheezing...
Asthma has no cure yet. only help control the disease. That means the disease can recur if it is not regularly monitored and checked by a doctor.

2. Who is more likely to get asthma?

Asthma is not an infectious disease, but a genetic disease. If you have a parent with asthma, your risk of an asthma attack is quite high. In addition, the exact cause of asthma has not been determined. But many medical studies have found that one of the genes present in the human body is capable of causing asthma. People with allergies are also at a higher risk of developing the disease.

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3. Suspected signs of asthma?

It is important to pay attention to the warning signs of asthma to proactively go to the doctor and detect the disease early.
Asthma symptoms include:
Cough a lot, especially at night and early morning Cough after hard work, heavy work, exertion, exercise... Coughing when weather changes Cough and difficulty breathing when encountering a certain allergen Having repeated episodes of wheezing Have a prolonged cold The above symptoms are improved by taking a bronchodilator When the above symptoms of asthma are observed, the patient should Go to the hospital for medical check-ups as soon as possible, especially if a parent is sick.

Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has an asthma screening package for patients with bronchial asthma. Vinmec's asthma screening package helps:
Screening for early detection to promptly control and treat the disease Perform clinical examination, take medical history, measure respiratory function, otolaryngology and clinical examination bronchial filter. When registering for the Asthma Screening Package, customers will receive:
01 appointment with an Allergist - Clinical Immunology 01 time for screening tests Measure respiratory function Measure FeNo Ear, nose and throat endoscopy Allergen testing Vinmec Times City International Hospital has a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, fully equipped with modern facilities and equipment for diagnosis Identify the disease and stage the most effective pre-treatment. Especially when coming to Vinmec International General Hospital, patients do not have to wait long, have a quick examination time and are carefully guided by a team of experienced medical staff on the use of drugs, medicines and other medical conditions. A specially designed aerosol-aerosol that guides positive lifestyle changes to help patients easily adhere to their asthma management.
Customers can go directly to Vinmec Times City to visit or contact hotline 0243 9743 556 for support.
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