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Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs. The disease inflames and narrows the airways in a person affected. Asthma effects all ages, but is usually present in childhood. It is usually controlled by inhalers and nebulaziers. If someone has an asthma flareup, they will need to be taken to the emergency for immediate treatment. Asthma can not be cured

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What are all the types of asthma and which type is the worst and most risky and which type is non-risky?

There is mild asthma right through to severely uncontrolled asthma. Asthma comes in 5 stages. Stages 1-2 are controlled asthma and stage 4-5 are severe asthma needing extra preventitive treatment to control it and reduce asthma attacks. Each stage of asthma is risky when having a asthma attack. But the more severe or the less controlled the asthma is, the higher the risk associated with yourself of having a severe asthma attack. Constant asthma attacks is not good on lung function and any chage to asthma should be checked over my a doctor.


Is it possible to loose asthma?

Yes it is, if you get it once you are older. Asthma can go away after a period of time with the use of steroids. It can also be controlled by dusting frequently. However, if you are born with asthma you will never be without.


What signs do I need to look for that say I may have asthma?

As an asthma sufferer from childhood I am aware that there are many signs of asthma, ranging from a tight feeling in the chest and breathlessness to wheezing and inability to breath which is leading to a full blown asthma attack. If you are getting breathless on exertion in excess of what is usual for your fitness level it is important to seek medical opinions rather than online help as asthma is a life threatening disease if not controlled well.


How is a persons lung capacity affected if the person suffers from asthma?

If you have well controlled asthma your lung function should be relatively normal between attacks. The way to develop well controlled asthma is to see your doctor on a regular basis, take your asthma medications exactly as prescribed. There are about 10-20% of asthmatics who may develop severe asthma, and this may be due to repeated uncontrolled asthma exacerbations or by other things, such as smoking cigarettes, that cause lung scarring, or chronic airway changes, withing the lungs. These severe asthmatics may develop some degree of permanent loss of lung capacity. Otherwise, the only time your lung capacity will be diminished is while you are having an asthma attack.


Can I take naproxen with asthma?

Most people do not have trouble with taking NSAIDS even if they do have asthma. If your asthma is very severe and not controlled well with medication, you should check with your doctor before you take any over the counter medicines. As many as 20% of people with severe allergies and asthma can be allergic to aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If you are one of them, taking naproxen or aspirin might trigger a really severe asthma attack.


How effective are asthma treatments?

Asthma treatments can be effective. However, one needs to find what triggers an asmatic attack and work on it from that end, trying to avoid the allergen factor. There are quick-control drugs which help during an attack and then there are the beta ones which are used on a daily basis. In conjuction with a well-defined program, your asthma has a good chance of being effectively controlled.


Can brandy help in asthma?

Yes it, does as alcohol gives heat. It has worked for me.More on thisThe effect of alcohol on asthma has been studied by researchers with mixed results. Some studies have reported that alcohol has a beneficial effect on asthma, while others report worsening of symptoms. It has been suggested that additives in alcoholic drinks can cause bronchoconstriction and exacerbate symptoms. Also noted is that pure ethanol has a beneficial effect on asthma treatment under controlled conditions.


What is asthma in Arabic?

asthma is called (Rabbo) in Arabic and it writes (asthma = ربو ) or (the asthma = الربو )


Treatments for Asthma?

There are a number of treatments for asthma. The one used for a particular patient depends on his/her age, symptoms, health history, and other factors. Some cases of asthma are mild and can be controlled with emergency inhalers, while others require maintenance drugs such as steroids or nebulizer treatments. Other cases that stem from uncontrolled allergies may need to be treated with allergy therapy, such as medications or shots.


What are astrological reasons for asthma which planet and cusp deals with problem related with Asthma though there are many reasons behind it?

No relationship between asthma and astrology. This is a legend. All you have to do is to seek for a very effective treatment. This is a respiratory disease that can be effectively controlled by means of modern medicines and alternative therapies. Always avoid contact with allergenic agents like dust, coldness, fragrances, etc.


Can weather trigger asthma?

Definitely change in climate will cause allergies. You may cause achy joints, killer headaches, asthma and many other health woes. To protect yourself from these types of allergy you have to follow some guideline:See an allergist.Block dust mites.Keep the outdoors out.Exercise at the right time


What is the difference between exercise asthma and normal asthma?

The difference between exercise asthma and regular asthma is that exercise asthma arises due to too much exercise while regular asthma is not.