There are two main types of asthma, external asthma (caused by allergies) and internal asthma (not affected by allergies), and a person may have both types of asthma, a mixture of external and internal asthma.
Types of Asthma:
Asthma External Origin: Is more common among children and adolescents and usually disappears with age, and avoid the many factors of allergies, and the person with this type of asthma unusual sensitivity to allergens.
When an asthmatic is exposed for the first time to allergens, the immune system produces unusual amounts of defense proteins called IgG antibodies, the antibody that causes allergic reactions. The role of the IGE is to distinguish certain allergens, such as plant pollens and stick to physical cells – cells that contain chemical media – that accumulate in environmentally sensitive tissues such as respiratory mucous membranes.
During the second exposure, the IGE characterizes these allergens and stimulates physical cells to release histamine and chemical media. These media are inflammatory chemicals that have an effect on the airway tubes to produce more mucus, bloating and bronchitis.
Internal Asthma Origin: This type is common in children under the age of 3 years and in adults over the age of 30 years, respiratory infections are basic irritants and affect either the nerves or cells near the surface of the trachea, and may cause spastic spasticity. Irritants include the following factors:
- Sensitive factors.
- Exercise.
- Cold air.
The most important treatments are:
Complete prevention of external stimuli, which the patient usually has full knowledge of.
Taking antihistamines.
Cortisone therapy, often within a schedule of treatment and dosages.
Treatment using aerosols, whether spray or powder compounds.
Sometimes the patient may need to have a relapse (treatment) in the emergency departments or get into intensive care. Especially if asthma symptoms have severe oxygen deficiency or high carbon dioxide, forcing it to be placed on artificial respirators.
(IGE) is an Xolair, a drug with specific properties and given in special circumstances, which are evaluated by the doctor according to the symptoms of the disease and the rate of the proportion of IGE.
Dr.. Hassan Qasem Jaafar