Asthma

Yes, exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger asthma symptoms or exacerbate existing asthma in individuals. Inhaling secondhand smoke can irritate the airways and cause inflammation, leading to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. Prolonged exposure to secondhand smoke can also increase the risk of developing asthma in non-smokers, especially children. Therefore, it is important to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke to protect against asthma and other respiratory conditions.

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There are several factors contributing to the rise in asthma cases, including increased air pollution, exposure to allergens, changes in diet, and lifestyle factors such as decreased physical activity and increased stress levels. Additionally, better awareness and diagnosis of asthma may also play a role in the increasing number of reported cases.

Climate change can worsen asthma symptoms by increasing air pollution, such as smog and pollen, which can trigger asthma attacks. In addition, extreme weather events linked to climate change, like heatwaves and wildfires, can also exacerbate asthma symptoms and lead to more emergency department visits.

Asthma is a respiratory disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways in the lungs, making breathing difficult. This narrowing can be triggered by various stimuli such as allergens, pollutants, and exercise. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Sweating during sleep is normal and usually not a cause for concern. It can be triggered by the room being too warm, certain medications, or hormonal changes. However, if excessive sweating during sleep is accompanied by other symptoms like fever, weight loss, or night sweats, it may be worth seeing a healthcare provider to rule out underlying medical conditions.

Proteins are complex molecules made up of amino acids that play many critical roles in the body, including providing structure to cells and tissues, facilitating chemical reactions, and serving as signaling molecules. Proteins work through their unique three-dimensional shapes, which allow them to interact with other molecules in specific ways to carry out their functions. Additionally, proteins can be modified through processes like phosphorylation to regulate their activity.

The Roman name for the Greek god Athena is Minerva.

No, not all mutations are dominant. Mutations can be dominant, recessive, or have incomplete dominance depending on how they affect the resulting trait and how they interact with other genes in the organism. Dominant mutations are expressed even if there is only one copy of the mutated gene, while recessive mutations require two copies to be expressed.

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In general, individuals with well-controlled asthma may be eligible to donate organs. However, each case is evaluated individually based on factors such as the severity of the asthma, organ function, and overall health of the donor. It is important to consult with healthcare providers and transplant professionals for guidance on organ donation eligibility.

Ozone only attacks one other molecule faster that the double carbon bonds of most aromatics. So do most organic systems use them, and consume them. Perfumes are not currently used in large enough quantities to present a challenge to the ozone layer. They do act as VOCs, and could potentially serve as one of the contaminants necessary to make ozone... before they were consumed by that ozone. After that, unlikely they'd continue to make more ozone. Someone want to add health effects of perfume?...

Because it's about relative humidity, not absolutehumidity. Air can carry a certain amount of moisture dependent on which temperature it is, with warmer air being able to carry more before condensation occurs. If you have two volumes of air, both containing the same amount of water, then the warm volume will be a lower relative humidity than the cold volume.

They can be. They are bad if you are in the space they are adding ozone to. They should have timers, and be turned off a few hours before you (or your pets) return home. They are especially bad if you have asthma. But they are good for destroying odors.

When people throw away plastic bags, they often end up in landfills where they can take hundreds of years to decompose. Some may also end up in the environment, harming wildlife and polluting ecosystems. Recycling plastic bags can help reduce their environmental impact.

Theophylline relaxes smooth muscles which has been beneficial to those with asthma and is the reason why after drinking caffeine the person often feels the need to use the bathroom as it is affecting the smooth muscle of the colon. -- http://www.energyfiend.com/2010/01/caffeine-metablolism

Inhalers typically contain a medication (such as bronchodilators or corticosteroids) in a liquid, powder, or aerosol form. The medication is designed to be delivered directly to the lungs through inhalation to treat respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD. Some inhalers may also contain propellants to help deliver the medication effectively.

Bacterial infections, chronic viral infections, or colonization with pathogenic bacteria may cause non-atopic asthma. Asthma is typically caused by allergens but pathogens including virus infections and influenza viruses may also be cause of asthma.

Keeping the heat on at night is generally not bad for your health, as long as the room is well-ventilated and the temperature is not too high. However, excessively high temperatures or poor ventilation can lead to issues like dehydration, dry skin, or respiratory problems. It's important to find a comfortable temperature that allows for restful sleep without overheating.

In a person with emphysema, there is a significant loss of intrinsic elastic recoil in the lung tissue. This loss of elastic recoil occurs as the disease destroys the walls of the alveoli. Airway resistance is also increased as the lung tissue in general becomes more flimsy and exerts less mechanical tethering on the surrounding airways. Thus the lung becomes overly compliant and expands easily. Conversely, a great effort is required to exhale as the lungs can no longer passively recoil and deflate. A noticeable and exhausting muscular effort is required for each exhalation. Thus a person with emphysema exhales slowly. Thus decreasing the tidal volume.

According to my doctor. 0 to 2 is a normal range.