"Asthmatic attacks" refers to episodes of difficulty breathing that occur in people with asthma. During these attacks, the airways in the lungs become narrowed, making it harder to breathe. It can cause symptoms like wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
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Some have reported respiratory distress and in severe cases, bronchospasms obstructed airways and
severe asthmatic attacks.
For example, a small percentage of people are hypersensitive to sodium benzoate and can
experience asthmatic attacks, hives, or other allergic reactions when they consume the preservative.
Now, studies on a new, non-invasive diagnostic test suggest the test may one day help veterinarians identify and treat asthma in cats earlier — potentially meaning fewer
acute asthmatic attacks and improved lung health for cats in the long term.
The history you provide to your veterinarian as to
occasional asthmatic attacks or the lack of them is really the only thing that points to asthma vs chronic bronchitis as the diagnosis.
Even some traditional cleaning chemicals are high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, when evaporated in the confines of the nacelle or hub, can cause respiratory irritation and
trigger asthmatic attacks.
The company is also working on a device for asthmatics that can help determine what lead to
an asthmatic attack.
An asthmatic attack can be brought on by allergens, such as pollens, mold spores, and animal danders; airway pollutants (including cigarette smoke and paint fumes); viral respiratory infections; and occasionally exercise or inhaling cold air.
Asthmatic children living in green homes experienced substantially lower risk of asthma symptoms,
asthmatic attacks, hospital visits, and asthma - related school absences than children living in conventional public housing.
It can also precede the development of a distinct blue color, which is considered a serious indicator of cyanosis, an insufficient oxygen supply caused by a blood disorder or issues with the cardiovascular or respiratory system — including an acute respiratory distress (such as airway obstruction),
asthmatic attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congenital heart disease, pneumonia and poisoning.
Bananas have been proven to help drastically with reducing the chances of developing or having
an asthmatic attack.
Many «triggers» can set off
an asthmatic attack including allergens (both airborne and non-airborne,) food allergies, bacterial infection and certain viruses.
For the most severe sufferers, chronic sinusitis and
asthmatic attacks are deeply unpleasant allergic reactions.