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Myths & Realities
Medical myths are all too common—including a lot of myths
about asthma. Sometimes, what people think they know about a disease or its
treatment can have a big impact on how they manage it. And when medical myths
begin to interfere with proper management, it's time for a dose of reality. One
way to counter medical misconceptions is to provide accurate information and
education—to help people properly manage their health. Below are a few myths
about asthma and a quick reality check.
Myth: A cough here, a wheeze
there; asthma is not serious.
Reality: Asthma can be very
serious. It's also highly unpredictable—symptoms that start out mild can turn
deadly.
Myth: I should only use my
"rescue" inhaler when I'm in trouble.
Reality: You should use your
rescue inhaler (also called albuterol or quick-relief inhaler) at the
FIRST sign of sudden symptoms. Remember, if you use albuterol more than
twice a week to treat asthma symptoms (except to prevent symptoms triggered by
exercise), it may mean that your asthma is poorly controlled.
Myth: Children outgrow
asthma.
Reality: Asthma is a chronic
lung condition that never goes away. Asthma may get less severe as some people
get older, but it doesn't disappear. Symptoms can return at any time without
warning.
Myth: Asthma means I can't…
Reality: Most people should
not have to limit their lifestyle or activities because of their asthma. By
working with their doctor, taking medicine as prescribed, and avoiding asthma
triggers, many people can be free of symptoms all or most of the time.
Myth: I only have asthma when
I have trouble breathing. My asthma comes and goes, day by day, week by week.
Reality: People with asthma
have it all the time. It is a chronic condition and airway inflammation is
always there—even when there are not a lot of symptoms. There is increasing
evidence that if left untreated, inflammation may cause lung damage and a
decline in lung function.
Myth: Asthma is all in your
head.
Reality: It's in your lungs.
Asthma is a chronic disease in the airways of your lungs. Asthma stays with you
all the time, but your asthma symptoms may be worse at some times. Because
asthma is with you all the time, many children and adults need to take asthma
medicine every day to help control symptoms and help prevent attacks.
Myth: Asthma is an emotional
disease; if you are an emotional person you get asthma.
Reality: Emotions do not
cause asthma. But, if you already have asthma, emotional stresses such as
crying, yelling, or laughing hard can trigger asthma symptoms.
Myth: You can never play
sports if you have asthma.
Reality: Even some star
athletes have asthma. The secret is getting the right
Asthma Action Plan from your healthcare professional to help prevent
attacks.
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