What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder in which airways narrow, spasm or constrict, become inflamed, and produce mucus.  This can cause a feeling of shortness of breath, labored breathing, coughing, or gasping.  Conditions that can trigger an asthma attack include allergies, cold air, cold viruses, drugs, irritants, exercise or even emotions.

What happens when I have asthma?

The muscles around your airways tighten more than usual, going into what is known as bronchospasm. The inner lining of the airways swell and become irritated. At the same time, your airways produce large amounts of mucus that make breathing even more difficult.  The best way to prevent an asthma attack is to avoid your triggers as much as possible.

Signs and symptoms of asthma

General signs and symptoms might include tightening and swelling of the airway, and an increase in the production of mucus.  The severity of the following signs and symptoms can vary from patient to patient. Symptoms could include:

• Severe wheezing, when breathing both in and out
• Coughing that won't seem to quit
• Severe chest tightness, pain, or pressure
• Feeling anxious or panicky
• Fast breathing or the feeling that you can't catch your breath
• Retractions, or tightening, of the muscles in between your ribs and in your chest
• Blue color, called cyanosis, in the lips and fingernails
• Pale, sweaty face
  

Traditional treatment options for asthma

The conventional approach to treatment of mild asthma attacks is by using a hand held rescue inhaler.  It is crucial to get medical help right away during a moderate to severe attack.

Your doctor may suggest

• Short-acting beta-2 agonists, such as albuterol
• Ipratropium such as Atrovent
• Oral and intravenous corticosteroids
• Anti-IgE monoclonal antibodies, such as Xolair
• Inhaled corticosteroids
• Long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs)
• Leukotriene modifiers such as Singulair
• Cromolyn (Intal) and nedocromil (Tilade).
• Theophylline

Medications used to treat asthma include long-term control medications, quick-relief medications and medications to treat allergies. Your doctor could prescribe a few different medications for you depending on your age and symptoms.

Hope4Cancer Institute treatment program for asthma

At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment.  We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your treatment program is successful.  The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments.
Individual treatment plans will vary.  Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your treatment program for asthma by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Bio-energetics
• Detoxification: heavy metals, colon and liver
• Nutritional Modification
• Shark Stem Cells
• Dr. Tony’s Total Health Program
• Supplementation: Yamoa
• Rapha-EL therapy

Our therapies can help to reduce asthma related side effects and improve your overall quality of life.  Our innovative approach to treatment of asthma focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient’s mind, body, and spirit.
If you are looking for a program that treats more than just your asthma, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you.  Call us today at 888-544-5993. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to your treatment.