Bacterial Induced Asthma

Symptoms of Bacterial Induced Asthma

In an infection-induced asthma attack, you will experience shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, fever, fatigue, and sore throat. Most people with asthma also have chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis symptoms include pain in the jaw, forehead, eyes, neck, coughing, fatigue, postnasal drip, etc.

Causes of Bacterial Induced Asthma

When you contract an infection, then your asthma symptoms are more likely to flare up because of how the infection affects your lungs. The lining of the nose and sinuses can also be irritated by bacterial infections which will trigger symptoms. When the sinuses are irritated, it will produce mucus. The excess mucus will build-up, allowing bacteria to grow, and cause sinusitis symptoms in addition to asthma symptoms. Allergens and irritants can be the cause of sinusitis in some cases.

Treatments of Bacterial Induced Asthma

When you begin showing symptoms of an infection, call your physician immediately. You will want to explain what symptoms you are experiencing. Since each infection is different, your physician will treat it accordingly. It is important to take necessary measures to stay healthy, but sometimes this is not possible. Treatment is important in order to prevent serious asthma attacks.

In cases where sinusitis is present, the physician will begin by treating sinusitis to eliminate symptoms and make asthma symptoms better. To aid in treatment, you will want to avoid your allergens or irritants when possible. You may be told to use a steroid nasal spray or a decongestant. Make sure that you are told to use these by your physician, as some or overuse may lead to more congestion. If you develop another infection in your sinuses, your physician may prescribe an antibiotic for 10-14 days.

With any treatment, it is important to finish the medication as recommended by your physician. In some cases, ending treatment too early may cause more problems. Continue taking your asthma medication as recommended to keep your asthma symptoms under control. All of the symptoms, causes, and treatments work together, so you must treat them all properly in order to feel better faster.

Bacterial Induced Asthma FAQ

Can bacterial infections cause asthma?
There are certain atypical bacterial infections that may play a role in exacerbating asthma.