Asthma in Peabody

Asthma Problems & Chiropractic Care

Asthma is a life-threatening condition during which the sufferer’s airways constrict, swell, and produce more mucus than necessary. These symptoms make breathing difficult and can cause coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.

According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, there are an estimated 300 million people suffering from asthma worldwide, with the number predicted to increase an additional 100 million by 2025. Normally asthma is not a bothersome issue, yet for some, it can be life-threatening. Unfortunately, there is no cure for asthma yet—aside from the use of inhalers, asthma can also be treated through chiropractic care.

My son, Bradley, has struggled with asthma ever since he was a toddler. Dr. D. has been wonderful for my son. We started visiting him regularly. Bradley went from missing 24 days to ZERO!

Causes of Asthma

Asthma symptoms can be triggered by a variety of environmental factors:

• Exercise-induced asthma is usually triggered by cold, dry air that enters into the lungs.
• Allergy-induced asthma sets in when an individual is exposed to a certain allergen, such as pollen, pet dander, or food.
• Occupational asthma is related to environmental irritants that people are exposed to at work, such as gases and dusty.