{"id":58409,"date":"2021-05-03T10:20:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T04:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=58409"},"modified":"2023-07-06T14:46:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T09:16:34","slug":"5-common-myths-around-asthma-that-you-should-know-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/05\/03\/5-common-myths-around-asthma-that-you-should-know-about\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Myths About Asthma Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 2 crore Indians suffer from <\/span><b>asthma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, most of them children. On this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Asthma Day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> let us debunk some of the most common myths surrounding asthma. Being clear on the facts, can make dealing with asthma a lot less stressful and could also be potentially life-saving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What you should know:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Common-Asthma-Symptoms\">Common Asthma Symptoms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Myths-Surrounding-Asthma\">Myths Surrounding Asthma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Dealing-with-Asthma-in-an-Emergency\">Dealing with Asthma in an Emergency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b id=\"Common-Asthma-Symptoms\">Common <\/b><b>Asthma Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing and shortness of breath.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tight feeling in the chest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheezing,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing when lying down causing sleep problems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b id=\"Myths-Surrounding-Asthma\">Myths Surrounding Asthma<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 5 common myths that can be a cause of worry for some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma patients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But once the facts are revealed, you can be better prepared to deal with your asthma symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Myth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma is a psychological disease and only in the patient\u2019s head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is absolutely not true. Asthma is a very real disease of the respiratory tract and can be quite a challenge for those prone to attacks. Asthma can be caused due to exposure of allergens or <\/span><b>pollutants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the air, respiratory infections like a cold, excessive physical activity, and cold air. All these factors can cause inflammation in the respiratory tract and <\/span><b>lungs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that makes breathing difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Myth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma inhalers are addictive.<\/span><img class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Myth.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no evidence to show that using and inhaler for asthma can lead to an addiction. People who believe this myth, might also believe that the inhaler and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma medication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should only be used when there is an asthmatic attack. However, doctors state that taking the medication as prescribed helps to keep the <\/span><b>lungs healthy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prevent attacks from happening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Myth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthmatics shouldn\u2019t exercise.<\/span><img class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Myth-Asthmatics-shouldn\u2019t-exercise.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1420;\" \/><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone needs to exercise including asthma patients. While they should be careful and not push themselves too far, <\/span><b>moderate exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can actually help strengthen the lungs. Exercise also helps to improve breathing capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Myth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are common for all patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different patients experience an asthma attack in different ways. While some patients might have severe wheezing, for others it might just feel like heaviness or tightness in the chest. Some patients experience more that one symptom while others could suffer from two or more. Each patient should be aware of how their own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manifest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Myth: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children outgrow asthma once they are adults.<\/span><img class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Myth-Children-outgrow-asthma-once-they-are-adults.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><b>Fact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, this too is a <\/span><b>myth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many children who suffer from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continue to have the condition as adults. It helps to be mentally prepared that you could have asthma your whole life, but can keep it under control with the right care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b id=\"Dealing-with-Asthma-in-an-Emergency\">Dealing with Asthma in an Emergency<\/b><img class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dealing-with-Asthma-in-an-Emergency-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a love one suffers from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is better to be prepared in case of an <\/span><b>emergency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In cases where the patient is having severe breathing difficulty, make sure that the inhaler is close by and that they can use the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma pump<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as required. It also helps to have a nebuliser in the house that can be used in times of emergency. If it reaches a point where nothing is helping, get the patient to a hospital at the earliest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May, 2021 is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Asthma Day<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for more health tips on asthma and other medical conditions visit the <\/span><b>Lifestyle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section of the Activ Living Blog. You can also use our <\/span><b>Asthma Control Questionnaire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you check if your asthma is safely under control or requires treatment.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About 2 crore Indians suffer from asthma, most of them children. 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