Cardiac asthma is more related toconsequences of a number of diseases, since the attack begins due to disturbances in the body's cardiac activity. The process itself is characterized by suffocation and a dry cough, which provokes pulmonary edema. This occurs due to the weakening of blood flow from the pulmonary vessels to the left ventricle of the heart. Attacks can be sudden and vary in duration. It is very important to take timely measures to restore the flow of oxygen, since the consequences can be quite serious, even fatal.

Causes of cardiac asthma

Cardiac asthma is not a separatedisease, but refers to the consequences of the development of various types of dysfunctions in the body, which are mainly associated with a violation of the cardiovascular system. The most common causes include the development of the following diseases:

Arrhythmia or ventricular tachycardia;

Cardiomyopathy in various manifestations:

Ischemic disease and other disorders of myocardial blood flow;

Endocarditis;

Infarction and pre-infarction;

Myocarditis;

Hypertension, with a special risk arises from a sudden change in pressure;

Department of aneurysm.

Despite the fact that the main causes include dysfunctions of the cardiac system, there are cases of cardiac asthma manifestations with such disorders in the body as:

• Kidney disease, especially with inflammation of the glombruille;
• Infection with serious diseases, for example, pneumonia;
• The started stages of bronchial asthma;
• Deviation from the norm of blood supply to the brain.

There are frequent cases when the causes of cardiac asthmaare unregulated loads on the body, drug and psychotropic drug use, mental and emotional imbalance disorders. People who do not monitor timely bowel movements, those who are obese, and women who decide to become mothers after 45 years of age are also at risk. Most daytime attacks are associated with excessive physical activity or a stressful situation, which is especially dangerous in case of serious heart diseases. Only a specialist can determine the exact cause of cardiac asthma, especially since it can have a variety of manifestations and origins. Identifying the source of cardiac asthma and timely treatment will help not only successfully cure certain disorders in the body, but also save lives. In order to see a doctor in a timely manner, you should know the main manifestations that characterize this asthma.

Symptoms of cardiac asthma: diagnose the problem

If heart problems have already been diagnosedactivity or there are other serious diseases, then you need to be especially attentive to attacks of sudden dry cough. There may also be cases when any of the diseases is asymptomatic, then it is cardiac asthma that indicates disturbances in the biochemical processes in the body. Most often, attacks begin at night, but some patients experience a crisis during the day. Sometimes this can be preceded by increased heartbeat or discomfort in the chest. Breathing becomes deep and hoarse, and the cough itself is dry. The process is aggravated by the psychological state of a person who, from a sudden feeling of suffocation, can panic, which makes breathing even more difficult. Since in a sitting position or with an influx of fresh air the condition stabilizes a little, the patient reflexively sits or stands up. At this moment, a special pallor of the face and limbs is observed, sweat may appear. Nausea, dizziness, and sometimes loss of consciousness are also possible. The duration of an attack of cardiac asthma may vary, depending on the causes of its occurrence and the degree of development. Since the suffocation may be short-lived at first, and the cough is not so intense, some fall asleep after a few minutes and do not take further measures for treatment. Such actions can significantly worsen the patient's condition, and the next attack can lead to more serious consequences, including death. To exclude serious health consequences or even tragedy, you should clearly know the main symptoms, especially if heart failure has already been diagnosed:

Increased rhythm frequency, increased heart rate, accompanied by a feeling of chest compressions;

Lack of air, sensation of suffocation;

Particular psychological excitement associated with the fear of death;

Dyspnea;

Dry cough;

Rapid breathing (about 30 times per minute);

Reflex breathing through the mouth;

Easy relief from sitting or standing;

Exacerbation of already existing heart diseases, for example, arrhythmia, valve defect, mitral stenosis, as indicated by wheezing.

Differences in symptoms of cardiac asthma from bronchial asthma

There are certain signs by whichit is possible to determine an attack of cardiac asthma, not bronchial asthma. One of them is the type of breathing. If with bronchial asthma exhalation is difficult, which is accompanied by wheezing and hoarseness, then with cardiac asthma the patient cannot breathe freely, and in this case experiences a peculiar gurgling in the chest. In addition, if there are or have been serious lung diseases, then the risk of diagnosing a bronchial attack is more likely than a cardiac one.

First aid for cardiac asthma

First of all, you need to call an ambulance and report all the symptoms!

• To facilitate the patient's condition, it is necessary to plant him and organize a good airing of the room.
• In such cases, pressure often increases,spasms occur and the tension of the blood vessels increases. To minimize these conditions, you can use vasodilators, which can be in the form of tablets or sprays. At this time, it is important to balance the psychological state of the patient in order to exclude the occurrence of panic, since this will only exacerbate the situation.
• After 5-10 minutes, if the medical team is not yetarrived, you can impose a tourniquet or elastic bandage on the limbs. This will reduce the circulation of blood, and therefore, the flow and stagnation of it in the lungs. To do this, prepare 3 bundles and put them on their feet (the distance from the pelvis is about 15 cm), and also on one arm (about 10 cm from the shoulder joint). If everything is done correctly, then below the harness will feel a ripple. In a quarter of an hour the tourniquets change, but one of the limbs must not be involved.
• Reduce the intensity of an attack of cardiac asthma can be if you carefully place the patient's legs in a container of hot water.
• It is necessary to provide a person with peace, exclude sudden movements, do not leave him unattended, and normalize the emotional state and calm him.
• Take medication and doinjections in the absence of reliable information about the means and the principles of their action is extremely not desirable. Such experiments can lead to serious consequences for the health of the patient.
• Even if the condition has improved for the arrival of the ambulance, do not give up hospitalization, since without special treatment the seizures will repeat.

Treatment of cardiac asthma: how to get rid of the problem

There is an opinion that cardiac asthmais treated with folk methods using decoctions of various herbs. As practice shows, patients who have previously used such methods, sooner or later still end up in the clinic. In addition, the course of existing diseases takes advanced stages, when serious surgical intervention or long-term therapy is already necessary. Treatment of cardiac asthma, namely the source of its occurrence, should be carried out exclusively in medical institutions. This can be a specialized cardiology center or other clinics that have the ability to provide qualified assistance and conduct high-quality diagnostics. After the patient is admitted, specialists carry out a number of measures aimed at normalizing the patient's breathing, and only after that they begin to identify the causes of the disease. For this, bloodletting is sometimes practiced, inhalations are recommended, necessary for saturating the blood with oxygen, and other measures. Depending on the technical capabilities of the institution, the following can be carried out: coronary angiography, Doppler examination of the heart, cardiac catheterization, ECG and EchoCG. A set of studies allows you to accurately determine the main cause of cardiac asthma, as well as conduct a thorough examination of the entire cardiovascular center. In special cases, the diagnosis of cardiac asthma is complicated by the presence of signs of bronchitis or pulmonary emphysema, but most often this is typical for elderly people. Then the specialist can prescribe additional measures for a more detailed examination. After the true causes of asthma attacks are determined, drugs are prescribed for therapeutic measures or preparation for surgical intervention is carried out. Treatment of cardiac asthma involves following a certain diet, special physical exercises can be prescribed and recommendations are given for changing lifestyle, daily routine, etc.

Prevention of cardiac asthma

Measures to prevent cardiac asthma consist of preventing the diseases that it is a consequence of. Since these are mainly cardiac dysfunctions, the recommendations may be as follows:

• If any violations are already diagnosed,associated with heart failure, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations, regularly take medications. It is also necessary to systematically conduct surveys to obtain information about the course of the disease;
• The maximum correct nutrition with the regulation of the amount of fatty foods, the formation of dishes with the optimum calorie content. If necessary, inclusion in the diet of vitamin and mineral complexes;
• Controlling body weight. We need to monitor the weight, since a significant deviation from the norm leads not only to the appearance of heart diseases, but also to other equally serious disorders in the body;
• Physical activity and active lifestyle. We need to try to be more often on fresh vacations, engage in moderate loads, light sports, swimming and so on. In the case of an already existing heart failure, the optimal variant of physical activity is chosen together with the cardiologist;
• Refusal from smoking, alcohol, drugs;
• Regulation of their emotional state. Constant stressful state, as well as other psychological disorders, can negatively affect the whole body, including the heart;
• Periodic visit to the cardiologist, even if there are no serious complaints.

Cardiac asthma and traditional medicine

There are different opinions about the effectivenessusing folk recipes to eliminate cardiac asthma, but experienced cardiologists clearly state that such self-medication can lead to quite serious consequences. In practice, there are cases when, together with drug treatment, a doctor prescribes the use of products of natural origin. In this case, a specialist determines the norm and also gives valuable recommendations on the method of administration. Leech procedures can also be prescribed to help improve blood flow and purify the blood, as well as other options for normalizing the condition. Using information from unreliable sources or using any products, doing procedures on your own, without first consulting a specialist, is extremely dangerous. "And my husband (son, uncle, grandfather) was cured like this" - it is better not to believe such assurances. This can aggravate existing diseases and lead to the emergence of new ones.

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