Over 25 million people in the United States alone suffer from asthma on an annual basis, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). Of those who are known to suffer from the disease, approximately half have severe enough cases to warrant at least one attack each year. Additionally, a majority of those affected are children, making it hard to know what exactly triggers the attacks as they are less likely to take note of differences in their immediate surroundings.
To tack on to these scary ideas about the disease, now scientists have discovered another major development in the impacts that asthma can have on your overall health. The primary effect being that asthma has a significant impact on your heart. According to the American Heart Association (AHA) people who have active asthma – or asthma that has to be treated by daily medications – also have an increased risk of heart attack because of increased inflammation around the body.
"Both asthma and heart disease are considered conditions related to inflammation in the body," writes Hope Gillette, a contributor for Saludify. "Among people with asthma, the inflammation associated with breathing difficulty also correlated to an increase in inflammation that made blood "stickiness" worsen. Thicker, stickier blood is more likely to build up in the blood vessels and cause cardiovascular issues."
The biggest problem with this revelation is that people may not even realize that they are suffering from a cardiovascular problem because the symptoms are so similar to an average asthma attack.
If you have asthma and are worried about the possibility of a cardiovascular dilemma, be sure to consult with a physician about what options you have. Also utilizing the best products to aid asthma and allergy solutions. To learn more about how Allergy Be Gone can help, contact us today.
