Asthma – Everything you need to know about

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Everything you need to know about Asthma

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What are the three types of asthma?

The three common types of asthma are as follows:

Exercise-induced asthma or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction:

Physical exertion of patients during an exercise can trigger asthma in some cases. Coughing and wheezing are the most common symptoms of exercise-induced asthma. With exercise-induced asthma, airway narrowing is maximal at 5-20 minutes after the exercise begins, making it difficult to catch breath.

Nocturnal asthma:

This is the most common type of asthma. Usually, the symptoms are more prominent at night. The patient may wake up coughing, wheezing, or with chest pains. Studies show that most deaths related to asthma occur at night.This may be because of increased exposure to allergens (asthma triggers), cooling of the airways, reclining position, or even hormone cycles at night.

Allergic asthma/seasonal asthma:

Inhaling allergens is the most common trigger for inducing allergic asthma. Allergens may include dust mites, pet dander, pollen, or mold. Sometimes, allergic asthma may be due to patients’ occupation (paint, metal, or gas); hence, patients may require knowing the exact trigger and consult an allergist or immunologist