Asthma has been on a sharp rise in the United States over the past 30 years. The next statements might leave you wondering. Chances are that you may even get concerned.
The number of asthma patients rose by more than 60 percent since 1980. You are a millennial or maybe guardian of a millennial. Think of your school days and try to recall how may asthma patients you knew. Many of you will say one or maybe two.
In the present USA, 6.8 million school-age children suffer from asthma. To be more specific, an average of three children per classroom have asthma. Asthma has now become the leading chronic condition for children in the United States.
The latest data and statistics report of many health firms shows that there are more than 25 million Americans suffering from asthma of which 8 percent are adults and 10 percent are children. This figure rises to a whopping 230 million on a global level. Also, the asthma rates in Western countries are about 50 times higher than any other part.
Ever wondered why these numbers are so high? Ask the experts and even they won't be exactly sure. There's likely not one answer or cause, but there are some theories that researchers tend to agree on and even you may agree to some of them.
Let's talk about the disease. What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that swells and narrows the air channels that transport air from the nose and mouth to the lungs. It is thought to be caused by a combination of various environmental and genetic factors. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing, panting, coughing and tightness in the chest. It is an undeniable fact that asthma is a deadly disease.
Now let me tell you the most effective treatment for asthma that you have ever come across.
Several studies have investigated the connection between chiropractic adjustment and improvement in the symptoms of asthma. Both parents and children have reported a decrease of asthmatic symptoms after a treatment using chiropractic adjustments.
Are you startled to hear that? Obviously, you would be!
But do you know what chiropractic is?
Chiropractic treatment is a treatment method that comprises the realignment of the spine and the nerves.
The chiropractors specialize in the treatment of aligning the spine. However, as mentioned above, chiropractors also help in the treatment of asthma.
- If a patient is suffering from asthma, the chiropractor examines the level of the associated spine. With regards to asthma, if needed, chiropractors can monitor and adjust the thoracic spinal segments. The nerves that exit this portion of the spine activate the lungs and bronchial tubes.
- When the thoracic spine is misaligned or not functioning properly, it can also hinder the ability of the lungs to expand fully while inhalation. So when chiropractors adjust the spine and restore the thoracic spine, it assists lungs in its ability to take in the maximum amount of air.
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