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Asthma Basics for Adults: Signs, Triggers and Care
Asthma is a long-term condition in which the airways swell and narrow. Signs include wheeze, cough, chest tightness and breathlessness, often worse at night or with triggers. Care combines an action plan, controller and rescue medicines and trigger control. A supplement is not part of that care.
Written by the PureLung label deskUpdated · 5 min read
What asthma is
In asthma, the airways become inflamed and extra sensitive. When a trigger hits, the muscles around them tighten and the lining swells, so air flows less freely. Mucus can add to the narrowing (NHLBI, What Is Asthma?).
Asthma can start at any age. It is common, and with care most people control it well.
Signs to watch
Wheeze, a whistling sound when breathing out; cough, often at night or early morning; chest tightness; shortness of breath. Symptoms may come and go, which can make asthma easy to dismiss until a bad attack (NHLBI, Asthma Symptoms).
How it is diagnosed
A clinician asks about symptoms and triggers, listens to the chest and may order a breathing test called spirometry. Sometimes a trial of medicine is used to see if symptoms ease. Self-diagnosis from the internet is not reliable, because wheeze and cough have many causes, such as heart problems, reflux, vocal cord problems and COPD. A correct label allows the right treatment.
The care pattern
Asthma care normally has three parts.
- A controller medicine, taken daily when advised, to calm airway inflammation.
- A quick-relief inhaler for symptoms.
- A written action plan for good days, worse days and emergencies (CDC, About Asthma).
Triggers
Common triggers include allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mould and pets, smoke, cold air, exercise, infections, strong smells and some medicines. Knowing yours lets you cut exposure. A home check, a smoke-free rule and regular bed linen washing help.
If your rescue inhaler does not help, you cannot speak a full sentence, or your lips turn blue, call 911.
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Asthma can change with pregnancy, with new medicines such as some pain relievers and beta blockers, and with work. Some jobs expose people to dust, fumes or chemicals that cause or worsen asthma, so tell a clinician about your work. Hormones, reflux and weight can also affect symptoms. Review your plan whenever life changes, and mention anything new, including supplements and herbal products.
Where supplements fit
They do not fit into the care pattern. No supplement is shown to replace a controller or a rescue inhaler. Some herbs and extracts can trigger allergies or interact with medicines. Always ask your clinician. PureLung makes no asthma claim.
What does the PureLung label say?
The label shows 60 capsules, a serving of 2 and a 600 mg Proprietary Blend of eleven names with no single amount; it names no disease.
| Item | As printed |
|---|---|
| Form and count | Capsules, 60 per bottle; serving size 2 capsules; 30 servings |
| Blend per serving | Proprietary Blend, 600 mg: eleven names, no single amount printed |
| Inactive | Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica Dioxide |
| Distributor | MJO, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
Living well with asthma
Keep appointments, check inhaler technique, carry the rescue inhaler, keep up with vaccines and stay active. For a longer read see the asthma basics guide and the action plan post.
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FAQ01
PureLung questions people ask
Is asthma curable?
It is a long-term condition that can be controlled.
Can adults develop asthma?
Yes.
Can I exercise?
Most people can with a plan.
Do I need a controller every day?
If your clinician says so.
Can supplements treat asthma?
No.
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