Asthma

This is how avi helps you with asthma

Asthma itself cannot be cured in most cases, but through advanced forms of treatment, it is possible to significantly reduce the disease. With the right treatment, almost 100% of performance is possible. In your conversation with one of our Avi Medical doctors, you will receive individual advice and together we can quickly remedy the situation, especially in the case of asthma, with appropriate treatment.

Along with your entire asthma treatment, our Doctors are your constant companion and always there for you.

What is asthma?

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs with recurring attacks of shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness. Sometimes it feels like the air is literally “staying away.” The cause of the development of asthma is the combination of hereditary system and environmental influences. We also differentiate between two types of asthma: allergic and non-allergic asthma.
In asthma, the lower respiratory tract (bronchi) is in a state of constant inflammation and defense, which is further reinforced by certain influences. The result is severe reactions to actually harmless stimuli, i.e. an asthma attack. This results in a spasmodic constriction of the bronchi, the mucous membranes swell and in some cases produce an excessive amount of mucus.

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What are the possible symptoms of asthma?

Depending on the severity of the disease, the symptoms occur with varying frequency and severity. The symptoms may vary seasonally depending on the cause of the asthma disease. The symptoms often occur at night and early in the morning.
Symptoms of asthma may be as follows:
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• shortness of breath and shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
• Hard exhalation
• Wheezing, also known as wheezing
• Restlessness and anxiety, associated high heart rate
• Possible bluing of fingernails and lips due to lack of oxygen
  

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What are the triggers of asthma?

In principle, there are many different causes that can lead to asthma. In general, between allergic and non-allergic asthma differentiated, but mixed forms can also occur. Genetic inheritance of allergies and asthma plays a major role, but occupational or environmental triggers are also involved in the development of asthma. There are different triggers for each form, which must be identified in detail. We would be happy to advise you on this so that you can avoid these stimuli in a targeted manner.

Asthma is a combination of two components: the permanent inflammatory nature of the bronchi and an external influence that triggers the inflammation.

allergic asthma is caused by allergenic substances in the environment (e.g. pollen and animal dander). Genetic heredity (60-80% heredity) plays a particularly important role in allergies such as hay fever or house dust. It often occurs from the age of two in conjunction with dermatitis, enteritis or rhinitis. Children are therefore more likely to be affected by allergic asthma than adults.
The most common triggers are inhalation allergens, i.e. those that are inhaled with air and thus reach the mucous membranes. If left untreated, such an allergy can result in a so-called floor change, in which, for example, simple hay fever becomes allergic asthma.

Non-allergic asthma It usually only starts in adulthood and is triggered by non-specific stimuli. Possible triggers include viral or bacterial infections (infection-associated asthma) or various irritants such as smoke, air pollutants or cold air. Heavy laughter or psychological stress can also lead to asthma attacks.

Lie down frequently mixed forms of the two types of asthma, so that adolescent, allergic asthma turns into non-allergic asthma in adulthood.

In recent decades in particular, the number of people affected has risen sharply. The reason for this is, among other things, increasing hygiene. Since most diseases and pathogens are contained, the immune system is underwhelmed. As a result, substances that are actually harmless are overrated and then combated by the immune system. An allergic reaction occurs which can also lead to asthma due to a change of floor.
Together with your avi doctor, we can specifically determine the cause and thus the appropriate treatment for you.

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Treatment of asthma in AVI

Asthma itself is in most cases not curable, however, through advanced forms of treatment, it is possible to significantly reduce the disease. With the right treatment, almost 100% of performance is possible.
The treatment of asthma is divided into non-drug and drug therapy and can complement each other well.

The goal of non-drug therapy is to control the disease and achieve freedom from symptoms through good patient education. Those affected learn how allergens or other triggers can be avoided through irritation shielding and what else can help prevent asthma attacks. Non-drug treatment also includes respiratory therapy, physiotherapy and, above all, regular endurance exercise, which helps to sensitize asthma. One form of treatment for allergic asthma is hyposensitization, in which allergens are administered to the patient at regular intervals over a period of time, with the aim of getting the body used to the allergens and no longer triggering an immune response.

For treatment of asthma at medicamental therapy There are various inhaled forms (inhaler) available, which means that the active ingredients reach the site of action, the lower respiratory tract, in a more targeted manner and in higher concentrations. Depending on the severity of the disease, there is basic and emergency therapy, also known as Reliever (Liberator) and Controller (Regulator).
Reliever is a spray which is only used for seizure symptoms. It is therefore used as an emergency therapy for acute use and rapid alleviation of symptoms. Relief products are often administered via inhalers or sprays so that the active ingredient can act directly on the affected area — the lung. This quickly relaxes the bronchial muscles and widens the bronchi.
controller are used for long-term prophylaxis therapy. Inhaled anti-inflammatory corticosteroids (cortisone) reduce chronic airway inflammation in asthma or dilate the bronchi over several hours. Regular use of medication is very important so that controllers can work properly.
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The aim of your asthma treatment with avi is:

• freedom from symptoms (as long phases as possible without an asthma attack)
• Rare to no episodes of worsening
• Undisturbed, restful sleep
• Normal lung function
• Maximum performance in everyday life
• Enable sports confirmation

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It is our goal to make you the “manager” of your own illness so that you can continue to enjoy work, everyday life and leisure time without worries!
Schedule your asthma consultation at one of our avi GP practices or via video and together we'll find the right treatment for you.