Demystifying the myths about Asthma
Asthma is a disease for centuries and a widespread illness. Despite this prevalence, knowledge to cope with the disease, asthma is still mystified with various misconceptions. The following are some common myths and truth behind. Myth: Asthma is curable. Truth: Asthma is a chronic and incurable disease. But with medication and precaution it is quiet manageable condition. Many people try herbal medicine or alternative medicine with a false believe that they can cure asthma. So, the best way is people should accept the condition and try keeping it under his/her control. Myth: Sports are a strict no-no with asthma. Truth: ,/b>There is no need to keep your child away from sports if your kid is asthmatic. Taking part in sports and games can neither worsen nor improve asthma. Many Olympic athletes and even swimmers had asthma. Myth: without medicine, my lungs can grow tough and becomes immune to asthma. Truth: If you go without medicine, you will only suffer. It will worsen your conditions, and that can be fatal. There is no possibility and no medical history till date that a person's lungs have become tough due to avoidance of medicines. So, give in to the medicines but not the disease! Myth: Asthma drugs are addictive. Truth: In fact, they are not addictive. As asthma is a chronic condition, patients may need to take medication to control attack. It is not because they are addicted to the medication. Myth: When I feel fine and have no symptoms â€" it is because the asthma has gone away. Truth: You still have asthma even when you feel fine and have no symptoms. Myth: If my child has asthma, s/he should not be allowed to play like other kids and should not take gym class or play sports. Truth: All kids need to play and exercise to be healthy. Kids with asthma can play, take gym class and play sports, but may need to take medication before they play. Myth: Asthma is a psychological disease. Truth: It is not a psychological disease and emotions or hormonal problem has nothing to do with it. It is caused when the inner walls of the lungs get inflamed due to allergic reactions or excessive secretion of mucus. This can be prevented by proper medication and asthma management programme.
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