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Is ephedrine a good choice for the relief of occasional asthma symptoms?
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What is drug of choice of Emphysema?
up to this date, albuterol has been the choice medicine for asthma
Which humidifier is best for asthma suffers?
Well humidifiers are not the best choice for asthma sufferers. Some humidifiers contain steroids If the sufferer is young, the steroids will make them hungry, and lead to eating too much. I used to have asthma. I used an inhaler, and worked out a lot. Eventually my symptoms never came back.
Is Pepsi good when you have ashtma?
Your choice of beverage has no influence on your asthma.
What does NOT describe occasional anxiety It is manageable?
The answer could be anything! "It is purple" does NOT describe occasional anxiety....If you want to write a multiple choice question you must include all of the choices in the question for it to be answered.
Which air purifier is best to use in the bedroom of a young girl with asthma?
the Ioninc Breeze air purifier would be great choice.
What are the two main types of asthma?
1. Exercise-Induced AsthmaExercise can make asthma symptoms worse. This is called exercise-induced asthma. Exercise can cause asthma symptoms in up to 80 percent of people with asthma. Treatment and monitoring can allow people with exercise-induced asthma to participate fully in the physical activity or exercise of their choice.2. Nocturnal AsthmaWorsening of asthma at night is very common. Many factors may contribute to the increased symptoms, including:- Exposure to allergens in the bedroom, particularly dust mites- Delayed allergic response, which may occur three to eight hours after exposure- Chronic sinus problems and/or post-nasal drip- Gastroesophageal reflux- Airway cooling from a drop in body temperature- Decreased effect of medications during early morning hours- Sleep apnea - brief, repetitive cessation of breathing during sleep caused by an upper airway obstruction3.Occupational Asthma/Workplace IrritantsWorkplace exposure to certain chemicals or dusts can induce asthma. Some chemicals act as sensitizers, inducing allergic reactions in the airways. Once the airways become sensitized to a specific chemical, even very small amounts can make asthma worse. Other substances, such as dusts, are airway irritants, causing symptoms in employees who have underlying asthma or who are exposed to high concentrations.4.Steroid Resistant AsthmaAirway inflammation and immune activation plays an important role in chronic asthma. Current guidelines of asthma therapy have therefore focused on the use of anti-inflammatory therapy, particularly inhaled glucocorticoids (GCs). While the majority of patients respond to regular inhaled GC therapy, a subset of patients are poorly responsive even when treated with high doses of oral prednisone. This review will examine the mechanisms underlying steroid resistant (SR) asthma.Check out aafa.org. According to this site, there are two types of asthma - allergic and non-allergic. Interesting reading and helpful links as well. The best source of information is a physician (preferably a pulmonologist) & their nurses.
Who is the patron saint of those with asthma?
The Patron Saint Inde lists no patron saint against cystic fibrosis.
Where did asthma originate?
It was Hippocrates (460-357 BC), the Greek physician, who first described asthma and its resulting "spasms". Galen (130-201 BC), a Greco-Roman doctor, discovered that asthma was due to bronchial obstruction. He treated it with owl's blood in wine.The term asthma comes from the ancient Greek word for panting or gasping.Camel and crocodile droppings were the asthma treatments of choice in Ancient Egypt.The ancient Chinese used ephedrine to ease the symptoms of asthma thousands of years before Western physicians introduced it as a treatment.Italian physician Bernardino Ramazzini described a link between his patient's asthma and their jobs as far back as the early 1900s.Rene Laennec invented the stethoscope, basically a rolled up piece of paper, to place his ear on his female patient's naked chest.Until the late 1800s, the most popular method of delivering asthma medication into the lungs was smoke.In 1864, Dr. Henry Hyde Salter identified animal dander as an asthma trigger.The secret ingredients of the popular 19th century asthma cures were usually alcohol, cocaine or morphine. In the late 1800s, atropine derived from the deadly nightshade plant was added to cigarettes to help treat asthma.In 1901, a Japanese scientist, Jokici Takamine, purifies adrenaline, found in the suprarenal glands of sheep (discovered in 1898) and develops the first effective bronchodilator.In the 1960s, asthma researchers discovered that asthma is an inflammatory disease, not just constriction of the airways, and that asthma sufferers have a sensitive immune system which reacts to airborne allergens. The first inhaled anti-inflammatory medication is born.In 1972, inhaled corticosteroids hit the market.
What pets are best for teens with asthma?
Usually I would recommend a hairless species of guinea pig, but these days hairless things range from cats to dogs and even rabbits.
What books are good for explaining allergy symptoms?
There are many books that will explain allergy symptoms. Any type of medical book will or should be your first choice. These can be found at your local bookstore or even at the library.
Where can one look up information on Multiple Sclerosis symptoms?
A favorite site for information on medical issues, including the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, is the Mayo Clinic website. WebMD is also a good choice.
Is soft drink bad for you?
soft drinks are usually very high in sugar, and not much else. A soft drink is just about never a healthy choice, but an occasional can isn't exactly harmful either.
