Asthma is one
of the most dangerous Lung Diseases for
which the world is yet to find a cure. To make matters worse, severe cases of Asthma can even result in death. It is
responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. Thus, it is very important that
you know when to consult your Asthma Specialist. Asthma is classified on the basis of
the severity of the symptoms, which will be discussed in this blog. The earlier
you go an Asthma Specialist, the
better the chances of coming back to normal life.
Intermittent
This is the first phase of Asthma where mostly the disease
goes undetected. The frequency of the symptom is less than or equal to 2 times
per week. The attacks are mild and almost always occur during the night and
early morning. If detected at this stage, the treatment is easiest and fast.
However, since the attacks are mild and almost always occur during sleep, Asthma
mostly goes undetected at this stage.
Mild
Persistent
The next stage, when the attacks turn more frequent and are
noticeable, has been given the term mild persistent. However, due to ignorance about
the deadliness of the disease, even at this stage, patients do not make it a
point to visit a good Asthma Treatment Center. This
stage is still safer than the later stages and there are instances when an Asthmatic patient has been easily brought
back to normal life from this stage.
Moderate
Persistent
This is the stage when Asthma turns deadly and the attacks
occur on a daily basis. It becomes difficult to maintain a normal lifestyle as
the attack for the day can occur at any moment. Arrival of this stage signals the
requirement of an immediate consultation with an Asthma Specialist.
Severe
Persistent
This is stage when the attacks happen frequently every day
making the continuation of normal life impossible. Hospitalization occurs in
most cases of patients who have reached this stage.
It is very important to notice the symptoms of Asthma which
include wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath. Asthma
is a progressive disease and the stages follow one another in at a very fast
rate. It is important to be faster than that in making a visit to the Asthma
Specialist.
