Asthma is a disorder that effects the upper respiratory system, mainly the lungs. The airways to the lungs become inflamed which cause narrowing of the airways. When the airways become narrow or obstructed the air is not able to pass into and out of the lungs. This is what causes the breathing issues associated with asthma. When discussing asthma, one must consider triggers such as allergens or irritants. The triggers to asthma symptoms vary among people. The irritants include but are not limited to exercise, windy weather, cold air, and secondhand smoke. (Qvar: Teva Group, 2015)
There are some common symptoms shared by most people with asthma. These symptoms are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightening in the chest. Asthma is usually a continual disorder. There is some evidence of people growing out of asthma. This means the disorder is in remission. There has not been an asthmatic episode in several years. Remission is usually associated with asthma that is triggered by an immune deficiency. Once the deficiency does not exist breathing is uninterrupted. There is no such thing as growing out of asthma. There is always a small chance the asthma could be triggered by something different. (Qvar: Teva Group, 2015) …show more content…
Around the age of three, Evan was prescribed a liquid medication called Zithromax. This mediation was used to treat his upper respiratory infection and assist the asthma medication to work. My child could not keep the medication on his stomach. Even after feeding him a meal, Evan vomited every time he took a dose of the Zithromax. I learned later from other parent’s in an online forum, this was common reaction to Zithromax or Azithromycin. The parents all stated the medication caused an overwhelming sensation to gag and then throw-up any or all contents of the
There are some common symptoms shared by most people with asthma. These symptoms are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and tightening in the chest. Asthma is usually a continual disorder. There is some evidence of people growing out of asthma. This means the disorder is in remission. There has not been an asthmatic episode in several years. Remission is usually associated with asthma that is triggered by an immune deficiency. Once the deficiency does not exist breathing is uninterrupted. There is no such thing as growing out of asthma. There is always a small chance the asthma could be triggered by something different. (Qvar: Teva Group, 2015) …show more content…
Around the age of three, Evan was prescribed a liquid medication called Zithromax. This mediation was used to treat his upper respiratory infection and assist the asthma medication to work. My child could not keep the medication on his stomach. Even after feeding him a meal, Evan vomited every time he took a dose of the Zithromax. I learned later from other parent’s in an online forum, this was common reaction to Zithromax or Azithromycin. The parents all stated the medication caused an overwhelming sensation to gag and then throw-up any or all contents of the