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Asthma

This category is for questions about the respiratory issues dealing with asthma. Asthma is characterized by decreased levels of oxygen reaching the lungs due to an obstruction, resulting in "asthma attacks" or worse. There are millions of people with this disease. Here you can ask about its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

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What is the best asthma treatment?

Advair and Symbicort are the juggernauts of the asthma market -- however, follow your doctor's judgement. These two medications may not treat what your son needs in order to control his asthma.

What brings on asthma attacks?

The triggers of Asthma depend solely on the person that has is. Triggers can be anything from physical triggers like peanuts, mold, or grass or psychosomatic triggers like anxiety or distress.

In order to know the triggers you have to what asthma is:

"Definition Today asthma is viewed as a chronic (long-lasting) inflammatory disease of the airways. In those susceptible to asthma, this inflammation causes the airways to narrow periodically. This, in turn, produces http://www.answers.com/topic/wheezing-3 and breathlessness, sometimes to the point where the patient gasps for air. Obstruction to air flow either stops spontaneously or responds to a wide range of treatments, but continuing inflammation makes the airways hyper-responsive to stimuli such as cold air, http://www.answers.com/topic/exercise, dust mites, pollutants in the air, and even http://www.answers.com/topic/stress and http://www.answers.com/topic/anxiety." - From Answers.com

Are fizzy drinks bad for asthma?

By fizzy drinks I'm gong to assume you mean carbonated drinks like cola and beer. If this is so, then the answer is no. Fizzy drinks are safe for asthmatics. The only exception might be if your asthma is triggered by gasstrointestinal reflux, or GERD. In this case, your asthma is caused by stomach contents working their way back up the esophagus, some of which makes it into your lungs, thus triggering asthma. GERD occurs in about 10-20% of asthmatics. If you have GERD, "fizzy drinks" may worsen this effect. So, overall, fizzy drinks are safe for asthma, unless you have GERD.

What does an inhaler do for an asthmatic?

if u have and asthma attack it is hard to breathe and sometimes u tighten up it is so bad but if u are not that bad u have a blue inhaler and that is called a ventollin inhaler. if u are severe then u need the purple one and that is stronger then u have a preventer which is brown but it doesnt get rid of asthma it helps control it. so that is why u need an inhaler to help control asthma and if u don't control ur asthma u could die

Can you live with emphysema?

Emphysema always is chronic and progressive. There is always a beginning (even if it goes unnoticed), and unfortunately, ends in death. How long a person can live from the time of diagnosis depends on numerous factors.

Is throwing up a symptom of athsma?

yes.

When i first got asthma i threw up every hour because i was choking i guess

Are there any easy treatments for asthma?

Treating asthma is no easy task, and because of that everyone is looking for natural asthma treatments. There are various different ways to treat asthma, it can be done naturally, by using medications, or even by using herbal treatments can be used to treat asthma.

How is asthma similar to having emphysema. How is it different?

Because of similar symptoms, but more specifically the symptom of being short of breath. But both have major differences.

Every time you take a breath, the lungs expand. On the inside of the lungs there are airways that resemble a tree and it's branches. At the end of those branches there are tiny elastic air sacs that inflate and deflate with each breath. Emphysema is the condition in which those air sacs have been destroyed and have lost their elasticity. Needless to say, the damage is irreversible, so the symptom of being short of breath is always present.

Asthma effects the airways in the lungs. It is a restriction of those airways, and unlike emphysema, is triggered by variety of things causing episodes of severe shortness of breath, usually accompanied with a feeling of panic and/or anxiety.

Obviously asthma is far less serious due to the difference between destruction of lung tissue, and episodes of restriction of airways in healthy, functional lungs. Both have treatment that can effectively control symptoms.

What are some asthma solutions?

Believe it or not, asthma is related to allergies. The lining of your windpipe becomes overly sensitive to particles in the air and restricts causing a smaller hole for your breath to pass through. There are three things you need to do: control, remove and react. 1. Control. You need to get your asthma under control with the use of drugs. There are two drugs that you need to use - a preventative and a reliever. A preventative (such as Seretide, Pulmicort, Beconase) is taken every 12 hours (ie twice a day) and stops the windpipe reacting. You need to take this drug all the time because if you stop, it effects wear off. You then need to use a reliever (such as Ventolin) the times when you get an attack. It will stop the windpipe restrictions once it happens. Therefore BOTH types of drugs are needed to control asthma. 2. Remove. You need to work out what is causing the asthma attacks and try to avoid these things. Asthmatics have a high percentage of allergies to dust mites, pollens, grasses and pets. The particles in the air cause an allergic reaction in the windpipe. If you get attacks at night it is possible that there is something in your bed that you are allergic to. Try using an non-allergenic pillow. Use cotton blankets and get rid of any bedding that is made of wool or feathers. Don't let pets in the room. 3. React. Many asthmatics get an attack after sport and exercising. This is because as your heart-rate increases and your breathing quickens, you tend to use your mouth to breath rather than your nose. Therefore you have more air entering your lungs (which means more particles) and they have not been filtered through your nose. Therefore if you know you will have a reaction in a certain situation, head it off by taking your reliever before you start playing sport to stop the attack coming on. Asthma is easy to live with. I developed asthma in my early teens and nearly died when I was 17 because it was not under control. After that I began to take my meds regularly and began to work out situations when I would get asthma. As a result I have made some life changes. I found I was allergic to many things, removed them from my life and began getting treatment. I carry my inhaler around with me but I have used it once in the last six months because I control the condition - it doesn't control me. I now can do moderate exercise without using my puffer. Hello. With Asthma you need to avoid all Asthma triggers such as smoking or smoky atmospheres, certain foods which cause you to wheeze, things that trigger off your allergies etc.

How does asthma affect someone's immune system?

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What is disease process in asthma?

Asthma is a disease that is characterized by two inflammatory phases - the first inflammatory phase is an acute reaction that we usually refer to as an "asthma attack", in which the muscle surrounding the trachea (windpipe) undergoes spastic, spontaneous contractions, which occludes the amount of air available to be delivered in the airways. If the extent of contraction is severe enough it may result in closure of the airway and the person will be completely unable to breathe.

The second phase of the asthma is one that is usually paid less attention, as the effects last over the next few hours and are characterized by a slightly less severe muscle response, but extensive secretion of mucus into the lumen of the trachea will threaten to block the airways. This phase still poses just as much threat as the first phase, and must be managed carefully.

The etiological agents (agents that may set off an asthma attack) are usually triggers that the immune system is extremely sensitive to, and as a result a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may result, triggering off the asthma attack. Treatment of asthma can involve using corticosteroids, NSAIDs and avoiding the triggers if possible.

If your house is damp and also has asbestos in it could this be the cause of your children's suspected asthma?

The dampness of the house may contribute to children's asthma by encouraging the growth of mold. Asbestos does not contribute to asthma.

Although several forms of cancer are caused by asbestos, the asbestos fibers must get into the body for that to happen. If the asbestos material in the house is in good physical condition and is not disturbed, then exposure will not occur. This might be the case if the asbestos is in roofing materials, shingles on the outer walls, or in floor tiles. If the asbestos is in insulation on pipes or the heating plant, those materials are more likely to be converted into dust by children playing or by adult uses such as placing hangers on the pipe insulation. In those cases a professional should be brought in to assess the hazard and suggest approaches to eliminating or controlling it.

How can you get rid of asthma quick?

The normal way is through rescue inhalers, or if a severe allergic response (anaphylactic reaction), an injection of epinephrine.

However, in cases where you're either out of those, don't have them, or are in a place where they're not available, there are some old tricks that can stem an attack.

1. First, move them away from the irritant if you know what it is (most asthmatics do). After that, if it's possible, get the person's clothes off and wash them down with warm soap/water (don't use cold water on the chest as it'll just aggravate it) to get the irritant off their body (e.g., dust, pollen). Don't forget the hair.

If it's not possible, just wash/rinse their face off with water. Of course if it's a reaction to something they ate or drank, it won't matter.

2. Anything that will raise the body's metabolism and thin mucous are key. I always keep several Benadryl tablets or capsules around or with me; in a pinch, crush 2 or 3 (tablets) or open 2 or 3 capsules and mix in hot coffee, tea, or water to dissolve. The caffeine will speed up the metabolism, and the Benadryl will combat the histamine increase causing attack.

Benadryl is preferred, but if not available, any short acting antihistamine will do.

How do you help a friend with asthma?

During an asthma attack, depending on what the cause of it was, first and foremost if they have an inhaler, let them use it. If they need immediate medical assistance either call an ambulance or take them to an ER where the proper medication can be given to them. If they drink coffee or caffeinated beverages, provide them with that as well since caffeine helps to open up the bronchial passage and allows more air into the lungs.

Why is it that asthma cannot be avoided?

Asthma cannot be prevented because it's exact cause is unknown. =(

Why cant you breath when you have asthma?

Sometimes you can still get some air while you are choking. But when you cannot breathe due to choking, it is because the object that is causing you to choke is preventing air from reaching your lungs.

Do hamsters snore?

my hamster kinda breathed a little heavy and when i put my head close to it i could hear little snores so..they can

Are allergies asthmas and coughs related?

Asthma and allergies as far as the relation. Allergies tend to trigger histamine to be released which can cause swelling, rashes, itching, etc. The swelling can have the side effect of fluid accumulation from mucus membranes. Asthma is a constriction of tiny muscles deep in the lungs, as they constrict it takes more time and force to breath through the smaller tubes. an allergy can cause swelling of the tissue in the upper and lower airways having the same affect as asthma but also fluid accumulation. In a severe allergic reaction you can have constriction of the upper airway. Any fluid, swelling, itching, constriction of the airway can cause coughing. As far as an allergy causing or triggering asthma, I am not sure.

Keep searching the net for information and help, try sites devoted to asthma and allergies. also go to sites with message boards. you may find other people there that may share signs/symptoms, and find information on some specialists that may be able to help. I am sure the answer and help is out there somewhere. as far as going out west for TB, I have heard of many people with the condition moving to places like Arizona to improve their conditions. make sure it is a warm dry environment with CLEAN air. But remember if it is an allergy problem the pollen and dust flying in the air in these areas can cause problems as well. What ever your sister's underlying cause you should get a high quality air filter for the living space. She is also going to need to understand what things she is allergic to and do her best to avoid those things the best she can.

Can asthma get worse?

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When was asthma first diagnosed?

Tords the middle ages and a small peiod before the full evolution of man cave men had some signs of it through fossilisasion of a small wad of skin and asthma is in key D.N.A of the broncail tube lungs and the whole respatoreal system.

What do you do when someone is having an asthma attack?

  • HOME MADE-A STRONG COFFEE WHICH CONTAIN CAFFEINE WILL DO

The reason being, Caffeine is similar to adenosine, and binds to the adenosine receptors of cells, without activating them. This means the adenosine receptors cannot be activated by real adenosine. In the brain, this eventually leads to the release of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine. Epinephrine and norephineprhine lead to increased heart rate, blood pressure and blood flow to muscles, a decreased blood flow to the skin and inner organs and a release of glucose by the liver, and dilation of the bronchial tubes. There is also a metabolite of Caffeine, called Theophylline, which relaxes smooth muscles, chiefly your bronchioles.

How can a person prevent from getting asthma?

  • If possible, avoid whatever it is that triggers you asthma.

  • You need to work with your doctor to determine the right combination of medications for you. Asthma can be very well controlled with daily medications to where you rarely have to use a rescue inhaler even if you're around triggers or exercise.
  • There are therapists who teach classes to teach people (children included) how to breath properly during an asthma attack. Most people panic. It's training the person not to panic and to learn to calm down and start breathing properly or leaning over the side of a sofa to ease the lungs. People who have several asthma attacks should sleep with their pillow propped up slightly, or, they should sleep on one side during the night with a pillow behind their back, then shift over to the other side and do the same thing. This is easier to do with children and harder to do for adults. It is also advisable for children and adults alike to have an air purifier in their bedroom and no pets in the room.
  • Practice Pranayama. It is a breathing exercise. Or exercise regularly. Eat healthy non-oil food, drink lots of water. It's as simple as eat healthy, be healthy.
  • Medications like Advair are used as preventatives to asthma also know what your personal triggers are such as a change in medicine could result in an attack,different people have different triggers (ones could be mold another could be humidity)talk to your asthma specialist about your triggers so you can be aware of them and reduce future attacks.pets are NOT bad for your asthma UNLESS you are allergic to that type of pet, many people get this confused. do not use your rescue inhaler more often or else it wont do anything the most you can do is two puffs every four hours or so. If you are still having a lot of trouble after about 20 minutes go to the hospital.

What is another name for asthma?

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How does asthma effect the tissue in the human body?

Asthma only affects the breathing of the human body. Asthma is caused by the swelling of the airways. Asthma causes wheezing, a rise or inflammation of the chest, and shortness of breath.

What are the statistics of asthma?

Can you clarify your question as to kids from a specific place? Anyway, here's a site showing the percentage of children (< 18 years) who currently have asthma shown by race and poverty status.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5605a5.htm

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