OUTLINE:
INTRODUCTION
General Introduction
Defining Terms
Symptoms of Asthma
CAUSES OF ASTHMA
2.1Environmental Causes of Asthma
2.2Genetic Causes of Asthma
EFFECTS OF ASTHMA
3.1Short Term Effects of Asthma
3.2Long Term Effects of Asthma
3.3Permanent Effects of Asthma
TRADITIONAL METHODS OF MANAGING ASTHMA
4.1Traditional Methods
4.2Modern Methods
4.3Comparism Between Traditional Methods and Modern Methods
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGING ASTHMA
5.1Appropriate Technology
5.2A Appropriate Use of Technology
INTRODUCTION
Have you ever been in a room with an asthma patient during an attack? It can be frightening; the wheezing, coughing, gasping and struggling to breathe. It could be like drowning but, without any water and a lot scarier. According to world statistics, an estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease (World Health Organization, 2007).
Asthma which is also called Bronchial Asthma, is an allergic and chronic disease characterized by a hyper-responsiveness of the airways to allergic reactions or a contrition of the airways (Bayode Emmanuel, 2017). Asthma attacks or asthma flare-ups are mostly caused by allergic reactions exposure to allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen or mold. Non-allergic triggers include smoke, pollution or cold air or changes in weather. There is no cure for asthma, but once properly diagnosed and a treatment plan is in place, the appropriate technology can be used to reduce the effects of asthma. An Allergist/Immunologist is the best qualified physician in diagnosing and treating asthma.
The most common symptom of Asthma is wheezing. This is a scratchy or whistling sound when you breathe. Other symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness or pain
Chronic coughing
Trouble sleeping due to coughing or wheezing
Donatus, G., Ogunjobi, E , Victoria, A , Heritage, O & Collins, A (2018). TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT: THE ASTHMA OUTLOOK IN THE STATE HOSPITAL. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/wiki-1
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Donatus, Great, Emmanuel Ogunjobi , Aduloju Victoria , Odewale Heritage and Adegbite Collins . "TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT: THE ASTHMA OUTLOOK IN THE STATE HOSPITAL". Afribary, Afribary, 21 Feb. 2018. Web. 24 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/wiki-1 >.
Donatus, Great, Emmanuel Ogunjobi , Aduloju Victoria , Odewale Heritage and Adegbite Collins . "TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT: THE ASTHMA OUTLOOK IN THE STATE HOSPITAL" Afribary (2018). Accessed December 24, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/wiki-1