Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to breathing difficulties.
Respiratory infections, exercise, allergens, pests, environmental irritants, intense emotions, extreme weather conditions.
Pulmonary function test confirms the asthma. This can detect the stenosis in the lumen of airways. Asthma is usually suspected by a healthcare provider based on a pattern of symptoms and response to medicine called a bronchodilator that can releif the squeezing of the muscles around the airways. Blood test to check for increased levels of eosinophils and immunoglobulin E .
Main aim of physiotherapy management will be to ease breathing and remove lung secretions through chest physiotherapy. Instructions are given from the respiratory therapist to how to cope up with the dyspnoea.
INSPIRATORY MUSCLES TRAINING: It can be trained for both strength and endurance with an external resistive device. Exercise induced bronchoconstriction as well as chronic bronchoconstriction in asthmatics is associated with increased inspiratory muscle work. It is reasonable to suggest that increasing the strength of the inspiratory muscles in people with asthma may reduce the intensity of dyspnea and improves exercise tolerance. Breathing exercises, inspiratory muscle training, physical training and airway clearance are the most relevant treatment options for asthmatic patients.