2. Airflow Obstruction
Airflow obstruction in eosinophilic asthma is caused by a combination of factors that make it difficult for air to move through the airways. These factors include hyper-reactivity of the airways, structural changes in the airways, and increased mucus production.
Hyper-reactivity means that the airways respond too strongly to certain triggers such as allergens or irritants. Structural changes refer to changes in the shape and size of the airways that make them narrower and harder to breathe through.
Increased mucus production means that there is more mucus than normal in the airways, which can also make it harder to breathe. All these factors together lead to airflow obstruction in eosinophilic asthma.
1. Rapid Breathing
Rapid breathing in eosinophilic asthma is caused by the difficulty in breathing through the narrowed airways and the accumulation of mucus.
This happens when the airways become swollen and blocked due to an excess of a certain type of white blood cells called eosinophils and other inflammatory cells.
This blockage makes it harder for air to move in and out of the lungs, causing the person to breathe faster in order to get enough oxygen.
The airways may also produce more mucus than normal which can further contribute to the blockage and difficulty breathing, leading to rapid breathing.
Treatments
Treating eosinophilic asthma is crucial as it helps in controlling symptoms, preventing exacerbations, preserving lung function, improving the quality of life, and reducing the risk of other conditions.
By treating the underlying inflammation and narrowing of the airways, it is possible to control symptoms.
Treating the disease can improve a person’s ability to perform daily activities and prevent exacerbations, which are severe asthma attacks that can be life-threatening and require urgent medical attention.
Furthermore, treating eosinophilic asthma can slow or even reverse the decline in lung function that can occur with this condition. It can also improve overall well-being and quality of life.
Below are eosinophilic asthma treatments worth knowing about.
16. Weight Loss
Weight loss can potentially help treat eosinophilic asthma by reducing the amount of inflammation in the body.
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of chronic inflammation, and this inflammation can exacerbate asthma symptoms.
By losing weight, it is possible to reduce the amount of inflammation in the body, which can in turn improve asthma symptoms.
Additionally, weight loss can also improve lung function and decrease the risk of exacerbations (severe asthma attacks).
15. Honey
Honey has been traditionally used as a remedy for respiratory conditions, and some studies have suggested that it may have potential benefits for treating eosinophilic asthma.
One study found that consuming honey may have an anti-inflammatory effect and may reduce the number of eosinophils in the airways of people with eosinophilic asthma.
Honey may also have a bronchodilator effect, which can help to open up the airways and improve breathing. It may also have antioxidant properties which could help to reduce inflammation in the airways.
14. Ginger
Some studies have found that ginger may have an anti-inflammatory effect and may reduce the number of eosinophils in the airways of people with eosinophilic asthma.
Ginger may also have a bronchodilator effect, which can help to open up the airways and improve breathing. It also contains compounds such as gingerol and shogaol that have antioxidant properties. They could help to reduce inflammation in the airways.
13. Garlic
Garlic has been found to have an anti-inflammatory effect and may reduce the number of eosinophils in the airways of people with eosinophilic asthma. It contains compounds such as allicin that have antioxidant properties which could help to reduce inflammation in the airways.
Garlic may also have a bronchodilator effect, which can help to open up the airways and improve breathing.
12. Caffeine
Caffeine is thought to work by relaxing the airway’s smooth muscles, which can help to open up the airways and improve breathing.
Caffeine may also have an anti-inflammatory effect and may reduce the number of eosinophils in the airways of people with eosinophilic asthma.
Some studies have found that caffeine intake may improve lung function and reduce the risk of exacerbations (severe asthma attacks) in people with asthma.
11. Omega-3 Oils
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce inflammation in the airways of people with eosinophilic asthma.
Studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids may also have a beneficial effect on airway hyperresponsiveness, which is an abnormal response of the airways to various stimuli.
Omega-3 fatty acids may also help to improve lung function and reduce the risk of exacerbations (severe asthma attacks) in people with asthma.
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