Looking At A Successful Asthma Alternative

A successful Asthma Alternative: Success in the medical world is defined by effectiveness

. So when a patient is looking for a successful asthma alternative they are looking, first and foremost, for an effective treatment that will reduce or eliminate their negative symptoms either immediately (especially in life threatening situations) or for the long term. The most obvious response to asthmatic allergy problems is to avoid the allergens that are causing or exacerbating the issue. But this isn't always a viable option.

In some cases patients are best served by seeking out relief from their allergic asthma problems actively. Most will benefit from contacting an allergist regarding their case. Allergists are physicians who have special certification and training directly related to allergies and asthma.

Allergists in the US hold certification by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI). This means they have completed an accredited educational program successfully followed by a required evaluation process. This process includes a secure exam during which proper knowledge, skills and experience must be demonstrated as related specifically to patient allergy and immunology care.

Allergists have at least 9 years of training. They must first complete medical school and graduate with a medical degree. Next they undergo 3 years of training in internal medicine or pediatrics. Next they must pass one of two exams: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) or American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

At this point the next step is to complete a sub-specialty. To complete a sub-specialty an individual must complete a 2 year fellowship in an allergy-immunology related program.

Treatment: Any successful asthma alternative treatment must take into account the specific allergen and the specific situation of the patient. But two options that are often viable are: immunotherapy and pharmacotherapy.

Treatment and management of asthma allergies often starts with avoidance of the allergen at hand. People who respond negatively to interaction with cats for instance...should avoid cats. But when thinking about avoidance as treatment brings to mind those with airborne allergies like pollen, etc. These individuals have a much harder time successfully avoiding their allergens and therefore may see an increased problem with asthmatic allergic responses.

Summary: Pharmacotherapy is most often used as immediate relief. It's a combination of drugs that alleviate severe symptoms presenting as a result of exposure to an allergen. It isn't often accessed for long term care. Immunotherapy is a gradual introduction of progressively larger doses of the allergen specific to the patient's situation that results in an eventual vaccination. It often results in a reduction or elimination of the hypersensitivity to the allergen at hand.

by: Jerry Knight

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