Chemotherapy
Antibiotics, pain relievers, and other medications are frequently prescribed to manage various conditions.
- Allergens: Inhaled allergens like pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold spores can trigger asthma symptoms.
- AIrritants: Smoke (including secondhand smoke), strong chemical fumes, and air pollution can irritate the airways and cause an asthma attack.
- Respiratory infections: The common cold or flu can worsen asthma symptoms.
- Exercise-induced asthma (EIA): Cold air, dry air, or strenuous exercise can trigger asthma symptoms in some people.
- Medications: Certain medications, like aspirin or beta-blockers (except those specifically prescribed for asthma), can trigger asthma in some individuals.
- Emotional stress: Strong emotions like anxiety or anger can worsen asthma symptoms for some people.
More treatments
Kidney transplants
Kidney transplants are performed in hospitals to replace a diseased or injured kidney with a healthy one from a donor. These transplants can involve deceased donors or living donors.
Lung Cancer Treatment
Early detection and treatment are crucial, but symptoms often don't appear until the cancer has spread.
Heart Transplant
It's a complex surgery with a long recovery period and lifelong medication to prevent rejection.