Every year about 4000 people die because of asthma. When asthma symptoms present after the age of twenty, generally, it is referred to as adult-onset asthma.
Every
year about 4000 people die because of asthma. When asthma symptoms present
after the age of twenty, generally, it is referred to as adult-onset asthma.
Although asthma may be more common in childhood, it can develop at any age,
even later in life. Also, sometimes childhood asthma goes away only to return
as we age.
In
about 50% of the adult-onset cases, the individual also has allergies. For
instance, people who are allergic to cats may have increased risk of developing
asthma. Occupational Asthma is sometimes diagnosed in adults as well. This means that substances
in the workplace induced the attack.
Some
women first develop asthma during pregnancy, suggesting that there may be a
correlation between hormonal changes and adult asthma. Women going through
menopause appear to be more likely to develop asthma. In fact, women who take
estrogen tablets for ten or more years are 50% more likely to develop asthma.
Viruses
and infections can trigger a first-time asthma attack. Symptoms can arise after
a respiratory infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia or colds and flus.
Unlike children with asthma, adults have more persistent symptoms rather than intermittent
ones. They may have to take medications such as Advair Diskus 250/50 to
help control their symptoms. Also, as people age their natural lung capacity
decreases, often making it more difficult for doctors to recognize the asthma
symptoms for what they really are and so postponing a diagnosis. It also
becomes easier to make a misdiagnosis by mistaking the symptoms for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) or stomach problems.
If
you are experiencing breathing problems, respiratory issues, or notice that
when you are in certain environments that your symptoms increase, make an
appointment to see your doctor. Undiagnosed adult-onset asthma is dangerous.
There are treatments that will alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality
of life.
year about 4000 people die because of asthma. When asthma symptoms present
after the age of twenty, generally, it is referred to as adult-onset asthma.
Although asthma may be more common in childhood, it can develop at any age,
even later in life. Also, sometimes childhood asthma goes away only to return
as we age.
In
about 50% of the adult-onset cases, the individual also has allergies. For
instance, people who are allergic to cats may have increased risk of developing
asthma. Occupational Asthma is sometimes diagnosed in adults as well. This means that substances
in the workplace induced the attack.
Some
women first develop asthma during pregnancy, suggesting that there may be a
correlation between hormonal changes and adult asthma. Women going through
menopause appear to be more likely to develop asthma. In fact, women who take
estrogen tablets for ten or more years are 50% more likely to develop asthma.
Viruses
and infections can trigger a first-time asthma attack. Symptoms can arise after
a respiratory infection such as bronchitis, pneumonia or colds and flus.
Unlike children with asthma, adults have more persistent symptoms rather than intermittent
ones. They may have to take medications such as Advair Diskus 250/50 to
help control their symptoms. Also, as people age their natural lung capacity
decreases, often making it more difficult for doctors to recognize the asthma
symptoms for what they really are and so postponing a diagnosis. It also
becomes easier to make a misdiagnosis by mistaking the symptoms for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) or stomach problems.
If
you are experiencing breathing problems, respiratory issues, or notice that
when you are in certain environments that your symptoms increase, make an
appointment to see your doctor. Undiagnosed adult-onset asthma is dangerous.
There are treatments that will alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality
of life.
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