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Rise in Asthma and Its Treatments.

Over the years the number of Asthma patients had increased. The percentage of Asthma has increased from 3% to 7.5% since 1980. Asthma is mainly in the urban areas as comparative to rural areas. According to recent survey there are 25 million people in United States who are suffering from Asthma.

Scientist had different theories regarding the rise of Asthma. The first theory that they hold is because of our better health. Our immune system is much more prone to allergens which in turn trigger the histamines and other inflammatory agents in the lungs.

Air pollution is one of the causes of Asthma. With the hike in population, pollution is increasing day by day. Also in urban area people are often exposed to allergens that set off Asthma-smoke, dust mites, mold and cockroaches are the main causes for its activation. Asthma is more prevalent in children as with the modernization children are more involved in indoor activities, so they are more prone to these allergens. This is one of the reasons of the increase in Asthma these days.

There are many new treatments for Asthma, rather than going for excessive treatments, it is advisable by the doctors to clean their environment where they live in and also to take daily medication in order to prevent Acute Asthma.

Things to do for Asthmatic patients are:

1. Oral medication for children with chronic Asthma
2. Education and maintenance about Asthma inhalers and asthma triggers
3. Knowledge of Allergens that causes Asthma
4. Cleaning ones own Social Environment

A new approach is been given by the scientist. The success of Asthma inhalers encourage the scientists to search for new drugs. These Asthma inhalers are very much effective and are long lasting. Yet there are many Asthmatic patients who tend to ignore their doctors instruction and often fall into trouble. For such patients it is advisable to give them knowledge about the Allergens which causes asthma. Trainings or Special sessions should be organized by the hospital in order to educate the Asthmatic families against the Asthma and the preventive measures to be taken.

According to the research this new approach is going off well. It has been seen that the families who were giving these session are now more comfortable with the Asthma problems and had 38 more days per year without any Asthma attacks or symptoms.