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Laughter the worst medicine for asthma sufferers
23:09 Posted In for asthma sufferers , Laughter , medicine , the worst Edit ThisJust under 40 per cent of Australia's two million asthma sufferers experience attacks after chuckling, according to the National Asthma Council Australia.
It is causing some sufferers to avoid situations where they may not be able to stop themselves letting out a laugh.
"When asthma is managed well, people should be able to enjoy life's everyday pleasures, which most of us take for granted," said Professor Christine Jenkins, a lung expert from Sydney's Concord Hospital.
"Worryingly, these findings show that while many believe they have their asthma under control, asthma is actually controlling them and their lifestyles."
The National Asthma Council Australia research found 74 per cent of asthma sufferers believe their condition is well managed but 85 per cent miss out on socialising, exercising or getting a good night's sleep.
About 30,000 asthma sufferers took time off work in July because of their condition, the council said.
The organisation has launched an assessment tool on its website to help people manage the condition better.
"Taking time to complete this lifestyle assessment and discussing the results with a doctor should be a priority for all people with asthma - particularly those who have lived with the condition for a number of years," National Asthma Council Australia chairman Dr Noela Whitby said.
LAUGHTER is said to be the best medicine, but new research suggests it may actually be harming people with asthma by triggering attacks.
Just under 40 per cent of Australia's two million asthma sufferers experience attacks after chuckling, according to the National Asthma Council Australia.
It is causing some sufferers to avoid situations where they may not be able to stop themselves letting out a laugh.
"When asthma is managed well, people should be able to enjoy life's everyday pleasures, which most of us take for granted," said Professor Christine Jenkins, a lung expert from Sydney's Concord Hospital.
"Worryingly, these findings show that while many believe they have their asthma under control, asthma is actually controlling them and their lifestyles."
The National Asthma Council Australia research found 74 per cent of asthma sufferers believe their condition is well managed but 85 per cent miss out on socialising, exercising or getting a good night's sleep.
About 30,000 asthma sufferers took time off work in July because of their condition, the council said.
The organisation has launched an assessment tool on its website to help people manage the condition better.
"Taking time to complete this lifestyle assessment and discussing the results with a doctor should be a priority for all people with asthma - particularly those who have lived with the condition for a number of years," National Asthma Council Australia chairman Dr Noela Whitby said.
Source :web.news.com.au
