What causes Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways) that causes swelling and narrowing (constriction) of the airways. The result is difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma can be managed with pharmaceutical drugs.
The X-halo care programme can help you to manage your asthma.

Trigger

The major triggers are
- Virus
- Exercise
- Allergens
- Cold Air
- Pollution

Inflammation

The bodies immune response to the trigger results in inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the airways leading to heat production

Obstruction

The inflammation if left unchecked leads to obstruction of the airways through narrowing and muscle tightening and the build up of mucus

Symptoms

This narrowing will lead to symptoms such as
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest Tightness

The major goals of asthma
treatment are

Symptom control through regular and correct usage of medications
Risk control through mitigation of factors that can increase the future risk of an exacerbation such as smoking or exposure to pollutants.
Knowing the signs and symptoms of an exacerbation and getting help early, are the very best ways to limit it from becoming very severe. Exacerbations can be very serious and can cause death. Getting help early is therefore very important.

The high healthcare costs associated with exacerbations has led to a need for early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of exacerbations and, especially, identification of the patient at risk from frequent exacerbations.

Symptoms

Symptom control through regular and correct usage of medications

Risk Management

Risk control through mitigation of factors that can increase the future risk of an exacerbation such as smoking or exposure to pollutants.

What can you do if
you know you are having an attack ?

Follow your asthma action plan.
Take your reliever medications as frequently as necessary to relieve symptoms
If symptoms persist call your doctor immediately.

X-halo can help

X-halo gives you an early warning at the Inflammation stage before the obstruction and symptoms start.