Asthma

Allergic asthma is the result of the allergic reaction taking place in the bronchial mucosal lining rather thatn in the nasal lining. The common inciting factors are pollens, hair from pets (especially cats), house dust, molds, and certain foods (especially shellfish). When foods ae responsible, the raction initially occurs within the bloodstream, but the major effect is felt within the lung, which is spoken of as the target organ. Dr. Nelson has found bone misalignment in the spinal column to be one of the major causes and has quite good success in treating bone misalignment and allergies.

Most allergic asthma is seen in children. For unclear reasons it usually disappears spontaneously at puberty. In those who contirnue to have difficulty after puberty, the role of infection as a cause for the asthma usually becomes more prominent. Allergic asthma attacks start abruptly and can usually be aborted rather easily with medication.

People with asthma are symptom-free much of the time. When exposed to their particular triggers they begin wheezing and producing sputum. Wheezing refers to the high-pitched squeaking sound that is made by people exhaling through narrowed bronchi. Associated with the wheezing and sputum is a distinct sensation of shortness of breath that varies in severity according to the nature of the attack. Milder attacks of asthma often subside spontaneously, merely with relaxation. This is expeciall true when the wheezing is induced by non-specific factors, such as a cloud of dust, cold air, or exercise. Asthmatic individuals have more sensiteive air passages and they ar nore easily bother by these non-specific irritants.

Dr. Nelson has people come from all over the United States and Canada to be treated.