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Asthma treatment products you can trust

Healthylife’s range of asthma treatment products includes spacers, peak flow meters and mucus clearance devices from trusted brands like Breath-A-Tech, Able and AirPhysio. These tools may aid in the effective delivery of medication, monitor lung function and help clear respiratory passages. Whether you’re looking for a simple cardboard spacer or a more advanced device for specific needs, we offer a variety of options to support your respiratory health. 

What is asthma?

Asthma is a common long-term lung condition characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Triggers such as allergens, smoke, and physical activity can exacerbate these symptoms, leading to asthma attacks. 

Asthma is managed through medications like relievers, which provide quick relief, and preventers, which help control inflammation. Although asthma can’t be cured, proper management with medications and avoiding triggers can help maintain a good quality of life.

What are the causes of asthma?

The exact cause of asthma is not fully understood, but it often occurs in people with a family history of asthma, allergies or eczema. Factors that may increase the risk of developing asthma include exposure to air pollution, smoke, allergens and respiratory infections. Environmental factors like pollution and exposure to irritants can also trigger asthma symptoms. Additionally, asthma may be exacerbated by physical activity.

What are the symptoms of asthma? 

Asthma symptoms include difficulty breathing, characterised by breathlessness and inability to finish full sentences, as well as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and fatigue. Symptoms can worsen at night, in the early morning, or after physical activity. 

In more serious cases, people may experience difficulty speaking, blue lips, and lack of relief from reliever medications, accompanied by distress or exhaustion from breathing efforts, often seen as deep sucking motions at the throat or chest. It’s important to seek advice from a healthcare professional to manage asthma.

What products/medicine can be used to treat/relieve asthma?

Various medications are available to treat or relieve asthma. Reliever asthma inhalers, such as salbutamol (Ventolin), provide quick relief by opening airways during an asthma attack. Preventer asthma inhalers, containing corticosteroids, help manage inflammation and prevent symptoms. Combination inhalers, which include both a corticosteroid and a long-acting reliever, offer dual benefits. 

In some cases, oral corticosteroids like prednisolone may be used for short periods to control flare-ups. It’s essential to follow a personalised asthma action plan and use inhalers correctly for effective management. Avoiding triggers and regular check-ups with your healthcare professional are also vital for asthma control. 

Asthma spacers are devices used with inhalers to improve the delivery of medication to the lungs. They act as a holding chamber that catches the medication released from the inhaler, allowing the user to inhale it more gradually and effectively. This helps more of the medicine to reach the lungs rather than staying in the mouth or throat. 

Spacers may also make inhalers easier to use, especially for children or those who have difficulty coordinating their breathing with the inhaler puff. Overall, they may enhance the effectiveness of asthma treatment.

Browse Healthylife’s range of quality asthma treatment products today.