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Occupational Asthma

Occupational asthma is induced by triggers that exist in a person's workplace. Irritants and allergens include dusts, dyes, gases, fumes, animal proteins, and rubber latex that are common in a wide range of industries - including manufacturing, textiles, farming, and woodworking.

Asthma Myths & Facts

Myth:Asthma is caused by emotions or psychological conditions.

Fact: Emotions may exacerbate asthma, but the hypersensitive respiratory airways were present before emotions were introduced.

Myth: A child's asthma is not caused by lack of a strong bond with the mother.

Fact:No scientific evidence has ever existed to support this.

Myth: Asthma is psychosomatic and should be treated by psychiatrists or psychologists.

Fact:Asthma and allergies are physical conditions of physical hypersensitivity of the respiratory system. Asthmatics do not cause their own asthma attacks.

Myth: Regular use of inhalers are habit-forming and addictive.
Fact:No, inhalers are not habit-forming. Just because you have to take your inhaler medicine daily does not mean that it is addictive.

Myth:Asthma can be cured.

Fact:Much as medical science may have progressed, unfortunately there is no cure for asthma. Not even homeopathy or ayurveda or fish therapy or yoga can cure asthma.

Myth:You cannot lead a normal life if you have asthma

Fact:You can lead an active and healthy life despite your asthma. If you have asthma or your child does, you can rest assured that you will be able to lead as normal a life as possible.

Myth:A pregnant woman should not take asthma inhalers

Fact:If a child can take an asthma inhaler, a pregnant woman can too. In fact, it is important that a pregnant woman continue with regular asthma inhalers as it will give her the best chance of having a healthy baby.

Myth:One cannot die of asthma

Fact:Unfortunately, yes, one can die of asthma. According to a WHO update, the annual worldwide deaths from asthma have been estimated at 250,000.

While asthma can't be cured, mild symptoms can be controlled by use of prescribed inhaled medication. Serious or severe asthma attacks require professional medical attention, but with ongoing treatment, most asthmatics manage the disease and live normal, long lives.



Unit 12 | Nervous System

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