Why asthma, allergies are more common in teens?

 

Why asthma, allergies are more common in teens?

Asthma causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to your lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and become narrower. This keeps the air from passing through easily and makes it hard for you to breathe.

Asthma affects people in different ways. Some people have asthma attacks only during allergy season, or when they breathe in cold air, or when they exercise. Others have many bad attacks that send them to the doctor often.

Teenagers who prefer to stay late nights and wake later in the morning are more likely to suffer with asthma and allergies. Asthma symptoms are known to be strongly linked to the body.

Symptoms:

• Symptoms of asthma can be mild or severe. You may have mild attacks now and then, or you may have severe symptoms every day.
• Wheeze, making a loud or soft whistling noise when you breathe in and out.
• Feel short of breath.
• Have trouble sleeping because of coughing or having hard time breathing.
• Quickly get tired during exercise.

Treatment:

There are two parts to treating asthma, which are outlined in your asthma action plan.

1. Control asthma over the long term- It also helps you track your symptoms and know how well the treatment is working.
2. Treat asthma attacks when they occur- Your asthma action plan tells you what to do when you have an asthma attack. It helps you identify triggers that can cause your attacks.