Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease. In this condition, inflammatory processes affect the entire bronchial mucosa and increase their sensitivity to potential allergens. There are three types of bronchial asthma: drug-induced, which is most often caused by medication overuse and individual reactions; allergic-infectious, which manifests in the presence of infection in the bronchi, making them defenseless against allergens and reactions to them; atopic, which is due to the body's reaction to incoming allergens in the form of bronchial lumen narrowing, and may be associated with other manifestations of allergic reactions.
Causes
The causes of bronchial asthma include poor environmental conditions, high levels of air pollution, the presence of allergic reactions and their regular occurrence, the use of chemicals in everyday life, living near factories and plants, working in enterprises with high air pollution, as well as heredity.
Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma
The main symptom of bronchial asthma is shortness of breath, or temporary loss of the ability to breathe, often accompanied by wheezing, coughing, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. This occurs when an allergen enters the bronchi, there is a sudden change in humidity and air temperature, or bacterial and viral diseases.
Diagnosis of Bronchial Asthma in Israel
Bronchial asthma can be diagnosed by a pulmonologist during an examination. Remember that it is impossible to self-diagnose such a complex disease. At the consultation in the Ichilov Clinic, a consultation with a full examination and complete diagnostics is provided, which offers great opportunities for recovery.
Treatment of Bronchial Asthma in Israel
The internationally recognized hospital, Ichilov, specializes in the treatment of respiratory diseases, and experienced Israeli pulmonologists will do everything possible for each patient with bronchial conditions. The first thing everyone diagnosed with the disease should know is the elimination of signs of shortness of breath. Shortness of breath can lead to irreversible and life-threatening consequences. Most often, aerosol inhalers are used to relieve asthma attacks. They come in the form of small aerosol cans with a special nozzle for convenient spraying into the bronchi. The inhaler has a dosing mechanism, one press equals one dose of the medication. Many medications have strictly limited dosages, for example, no more than 8 times a day. The dosage is determined by the medication itself and is necessary to avoid overdose. To eliminate shortness of breath in bronchial asthma, it is recommended to undergo a treatment course at the Ichilov Clinic. This course, while it may not cure asthma permanently, will help relieve the patient from attacks for some time and allow them to live without them for an extended period. Additionally, during the examination, the doctor can identify allergens that trigger attacks, and this knowledge can significantly help in avoiding them. Moreover, allergies and panic attacks, which are the most common accompanying symptoms, can be completely cured, regardless of the duration of this process.
Prevention
The best preventive measure to protect against bronchial asthma is timely treatment of colds and viral diseases, as well as taking precautions when inhaling known harmful substances.