You may have been prescribed Airtio Inhaler / Capsules if you are suffering from Asthma or COPD.
Asthma, also known as bronchial asthma is a condition in which the patient’s airways swell, narrow up and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.
COPD, on the other hand is a lung disease chronic obstruction of lung airflow interferes with normal breathing. It is not a fully reversible disease.
Asthma triggers include air pollutants and irritants like smoke, dust mites, mould spores, pollen or pet dander. Cold air and respiratory infections like common cold can sometimes contribute to asthma. Excessive physical activity also known as exercise-induced asthma can also be one of the causes.
COPD can occur due to long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter. It is often caused due to smoke from cigarettes. Additionally, patients suffering from COPD are at an increase risk of developing heart disease and lung cancer.
Often, Emphysema and chronic bronchitis lead to COPD. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. It is indicated by daily cough and mucus secretion.
Emphysema is a condition in which the alveoli at the end of the smallest air passages (bronchioles) of the lungs are destroyed as a result of damaging exposure to cigarette smoke and other irritating gases and particulate matter.
Tests to detect Asthma and COPD include:
- Lung function or pulmonary function tests
- Spirometry
- Chest X-rays.
- CT scan
- Arterial blood gas analysis.
