Surveys Show it's Time to Take Charge of Asthma - Asthma Relief is Attainable
Recent surveys have shown that asthma is causing unnecessary suffering. The correct information needs to be communicated to sufferers if deaths and emergency room visits are to be avoided. A new resource containing 101 Top Tips for Asthma Relief and Asthma Treatment has been compiled containing the best practical advice. Visit http://www.asthma-relieftips.com for more information.
(PRWEB) June 2, 2005 -- One person dies every hour from an asthma attack. A
survey released on World Asthma Day (May 3rd, 2005) reveals that people see
asthma as frightening, debilitating and uncontrollable.
No matter what
their asthma treatment, medication or symptoms many of the 300 million asthma
sufferers in the world are desperate for relief from asthma.
The survey
found that one in three patients felt their asthma stopped them socializing; one
in five believed it damaged their career or studies; and seven in ten felt it
stopped them enjoying physical activities like sports and dancing. Most believed
asthma relief was not within their control.
The survey also found that
many sufferers are not using their asthma medication correctly. Many are not
aware of what they can do to achieve asthma relief.
Doctors say almost
90% of asthma related deaths could be prevented. Although there is no cure,
there are ways to take charge of asthma. Doctors agree that the right
information can reduce emergency room visits, lead to prevention of asthma
symptoms, help reduce dependency on asthma medication and dramatically improve
asthma relief.
There are ways to stop allergies triggering asthma. There
are steps that can prevent exercise induced asthma. Occupational asthma can be
avoided too. The problem is getting the correct information to those who
suffer.
Education and communication are crucial to asthma control. Yet in
a recent study by the Asthma Society of Canada only 17% of sufferers reported
that their health care professional had discussed the benefits of an asthma
action plan with them.
The poor communication works both ways. Two thirds
of those surveyed suffer asthma symptoms weekly. One third suffer daily. Yet
over 80% do not consult their doctor.
David Kane is an asthma sufferer
who decided to research his condition and communicate his findings. He found the
best way to control asthma is through carefully choosing the most appropriate
asthma treatment and medication, daily monitoring, following a personal asthma
action plan and taking steps to reduce triggers.
To benefit other asthma
sufferers he has compiled the best practical advice in a downloadable ebook and
produced resources to help a sufferer monitor their condition and organise an
asthma action plan.
For more information please visit http://www.asthma-relieftips.com for Top Tips on Asthma Relief
and Asthma Treatment.
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/6/prweb246241.htm