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Asthma is a common condition that affects the lungs. It causes the airways to become tighter and inflamed, making breathing harder than it should be. Asthma is usually controlled with inhalers; a blue one for instant relief and a brown-coloured preventer type for everyday use. In severe cases, an asthma attack may occur. This causes you to be too breathless to speak or catch your breath and immediate medical attention is needed.
There are lots of different possible triggers that can make your asthma worse, including illnesses like the flu.
The flu is the common term for the influenza virus. This is a viral infection that is similar to the common cold but causes more severe symptoms. It can be treated at home with rest, plenty of fluids and painkillers like Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Lemsip and you’ll usually feel better after a week. The symptoms include:
The flu isn’t usually anything to worry about and can be treated at home with ease. Certain groups of people are susceptible to further complications from the flu, however. These high-risk groups include:
In these cases, you’ll be offered an annual flu vaccination to prevent you from catching the flu virus.
Having asthma doesn’t mean you’re more susceptible to getting the flu. Viruses like the cold and flu can trigger your asthma and may make symptoms worse, as the flu will increase the production of mucus and the inflammation of the airways. Some people with asthma may be able to get the flu vaccine, depending on the severity of your condition and any other risk factors you may have.
The best way to prevent the flu virus is by getting the flu vaccine. This is freely available from your GP or pharmacist for the following people:
Other steps you can take include:
Find out more about the treatments mentioned in this article below:
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Reliever inhaler
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Preventer (steroid) inhaler
Preventer (steroid) inhaler
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Preventer (steroid) inhaler
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