1. Asthma
Respiratory illnessrs such as asthma have increased greatil in the past few decades.It is estimated that five percent of population in the United States has asthma.this is a chronic disease,that is it affects a person over a long period of time. It may begin beforeva child is 10 years old, or it may begin in adulthood. Childhood asthma usually disappears around the age of 20, but adults who get it later may have it all their lives.
people who suffer from asthma have difficulty breathing because the airways in their lungs contract when a trigger causes a reaction. Among the triggers of asthma are indoor and outdoor pollutants, according to doctors. Since pollution has risen. Indoor pollutaants include cigarette smoke, dirt, insects, and even pets like dogs or cats. Outdoor pollutants include chemicals, dust, and smog, that is, smoke from factories or transport vehicles like buses and trucks.
People with asthma usually carry an inhaler in case of an attack. This inhaler contains medicine that they breathe in, making the contracted airways in the lungs expand so that they can breathe normally again. For a few people with severe asthma, medicine can also be given by injection-in other words, it can be applied under the skin with a needle every few weeks to prevent attacks.
While it is not possible to cure this condition, people who suffer from it are advised to avoid pollutants. Parents with asthmatic children are told not to smoke in the house and not to keep long-haired pets. they need to clean the house frequently and keep it free of insects. Asthmatic adults are told to aviod outdoor areas with a lot of pollution and working environments with a lot of chemicals.
Scientists continue to search for a cure for asthma, but instead of waiting for one, people with asthma can take an active role in protecting themselves. By avoiding asthma triggers, carrying an inhaler, living in a clean, smoke-free house, and working in a pollutant-free place, they can live healthier lives.