Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which the airway becomes blocked, leading to wheezing, and it is difficult to breathe. Millions of people suffer from the disease and require treatment and medications to keep it under control so that they can breathe normally. There are two different types of asthma allergic and non-allergic. While you can work toward keeping the condition under control, there is no cure for asthma. There is often a question as to what exactly causes asthma.

Asthma is a condition that is genetic and generally appears in individuals who have family members who have it. In most cases, people who suffer from asthma come from families who suffer from allergies. Essentially, an asthma attack comes about as a result of what is known as a trigger. A trigger is a substance that causes a reaction in individuals who have sensitive airway systems, which in turn causes wheezing and difficulty in breathing.

As previously stated, allergies are a key reason for individuals developing asthma. Many people with asthma developed it as children, while others had no asthmatic symptoms until adulthood. Substances that cause allergic reactions can trigger an asthma attack, such as pollen, mold, dust mites, animal dander and certain foods if the person has food allergies.

Another cause of asthma is an irritant that is present in the air. One of these in particular that can certainly lead to the development in asthma is cigarette smoke. There are harmful chemicals in cigarettes that can damage the airways of individuals not only smoking them but that of those around them, especially children. This is largely why kids who are exposed to cigarette smoke end up having respiratory problems, including asthma.

Asthma can also be caused by an illness that affects the respiratory system, such as a cold or the flu. Certain infections that affect the respiratory system can also be triggers of asthma symptoms, such as a throat infection, sinusitis, tonsillitis and bronchitis.

Certain activities can also lead to asthma because they lead to irregular breathing. Exercise induced asthma is caused by activities such as running or jogging and you are breathing heavier due to the vigor and physicality of your movements.

The weather can also cause asthma. Very dry conditions and especially bitterly cold air can lead to wheezing and an asthma attack. Often, this occurs because it is more difficult to breathe or because you feel the need to breathe primarily or fully through the mouth.

Stress can even cause asthma. When your mind is under stress, it takes a toll on your body as well.

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.

Yes and No.

YES

*It can cause death if you don't keep on it. My little brother has asthma and he's in the hospital about 10 times a year. If we don't take him to the hospital when he has an asthma attack he could die. So yes. Just keep on it and if you can carry a rescue inhaler.

NO

*It won't cause death. ONly as long as your on top of it. Medication is your best resource. That or breathing treatments/inhalers. So No it's not going to kill you aslong as you have a doctor or someone who has experienced it by your side. Keep posted for more asthma questions that I've aswered.

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It is not recommended to smoke, especially if you have asthma. Some of the side effects include medicine becoming less effective and worsening of symptoms associated with asthma.

Asthma is not transmitted like an infection (eg. the flu, colds, etc.). Rather it tends to be a condtion a person is born with, or born with the tendancy to get asthma later on in life. Asthma attacks (when a person with asthma begins to struggle to breathe) are brought on by exercise, pollutants (cigarette smoke, city smog), allergens (pollen), even cold air.

no, it can boost sicknesses, but not cause them.

The causes of childhood asthma are often hereditary, but you can get it from having colds or other type of respiratory infections. This is the leading causes of children being rushed to the E.R.

well asthma has been said to come through dust and carpets etc. but why do you get it in Africa because you don't have all these things we do so it is believed for it to be carried through genes

Asthma seems to be a genetic problem, so if your parents have asthma, chances are you will have it too. The number of people with asthma is increasing, so the chances of passing it on to future generations are high.

When you have them, they both make you feel like you can't breath. and there is a tightening in your chest when they happen.

No, asthma has nothing to do with your throat, it is the airways in your lungs, they inflame and fill with mucus.

An inhaler contains a certain medicine that disolves into mist and you inhale it, and the medicine opens your airways first (you must take it two times) and the second time it just does the same but also calms down lung spasms (which is what makes an asthmetic cough, it is your lungs attempt to clear the mucus, although not all asthmetics have mucus, but I do)

Also there is a muscle wrapped around your lung's airways, and in an asthma attack these muscles tighten, which is what causes the inflamation (swelling). The inhaler relaxes these muscles, although they still are ALWAYS more tight than a non-asthmetic, so an asthmetic really doesn't no what it is like to breathe normal, even if they think so ;)

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.

I have had asthma since I was a kid. at 36 I was diagnosed with copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease one of the major components of this was bronchial asthma and asthmatic bronchitis. as for affecting your emotional and social parts, my emotional part took me 2 yrs to realize my life would never be the same. and social I can't go anywhere or do anything that I don't have to watch. a cold can send me to the emergency room. my asthma has basically made me control my own environment. I'm allergic to so much that sets it off is unreal. depending on how bad the asthma is and if you have allergies that go with it my best suggestion would be to find the triggers and avoid them and above all consult your Doctor.

Coca-Cola is not an effective treatment for asthma and is not recommended for managing the condition. While caffeine, a component of some soft drinks, can temporarily open airways, the high sugar content and acidity of Coca-Cola may lead to other health issues. It's essential for asthma sufferers to follow prescribed treatments and consult healthcare professionals for proper management of their condition.

Yes, but at a time like that, your body will wake you up, so this type of attack, while frightening, is rarely fatal. And if you are taking the correct medication that your doctor has prescribed, such attacks will be less likely to occur. in fact, for many people, their symptoms are well-controlled on their medication and they do not have an attack while they are sleeping. But there are some people who have severe asthma and they might at times have an attack while asleep. At such times, the person will awake suddenly and then use a rescue inhaler to open the airways.

If you think you may have asthma, it is important to see a pulmonologist and get properly diagnosed and treated. He or she will probably give you an asthma medication that keeps your lungs open, as well as a rescue inhaler that you can use in the event that you have an emergency.

Asthma is a condition of the lungs.

The nerves coating the inside of the lungs and the windpipe become sensitive and often restrict for short periods leaving a smaller hole for the air to pass through causing the sufferer to "wheeze".

As a result, the lungs struggle to breath in enough air to maintain the boday and certain organs can become deprived of oxygen for a short period of time, affecting mostly the heart and brain.

Long time sufferers will have scarring on their lungs from past attacks. You will also find their stomach muscles and diaphragm may be enlarged as these muscles are unnaturally used to force air in and out of the lungs during an attack.

(asthma is a long term condition)

Typically babies that are born with asthma may have been born premature before their lungs were able to fully develop a substance called surfactant. This substance is what allows the inner surface of the lungs to expand properly when the baby makes the change from the womb to breathing air.

the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung

how does asthma effect pulmonary ventilation

I think so.

When I used to love ont he coast I had little breathing trouble.

Now live in Midwest and it is not eay to breath.

I plan to move back to ocean shore.

There are many symptoms of asthma which toddlers may experience. One of the first signs is a cough along with wheezing. Shortness of breath and tightness in their chest are also symptoms which one should watch out for.

My mom was admitted last week for lung failure. She was diagnosed with emphysema/copd from years of smoking. She is not allowed to go around sick people, breathe in cold air dust chemicals... ect. She cannot smoke again. She is on quite a few different bronchial meds. Dialaters, steroids , breathing treatments. Also 24 hour oxygen. The lung specialist before discharging her took her completely off ventalaters, and oxygen. Within a bit of time immidiatly her blood/oxygen level began to drop. He stopped testing when it hit low 70% Mind you this was within minutes of time. he said she needs a humidifier. The air has to be moist because she is on oxygen which dries you out along with the other meds. Moisture in the air when not needed can potentially help to flood the lungs rather than help to break up thick mucus and expell it. I would take a lung specialist recommendations first. If its not needed it could be more life threatening than helping. It can also create a nice place for bacteria to grow. Follow a doctor's advice when treating a lung disease. They had first discovered my moms lung problem 2 months ago but missed the severity of it. They put her on a cpap machine. During her sleep she would remove the cpap mask. Her oxygen level would drop to 64 to 70 percent which is lethal. At 70% her blood was taken and it was black from lack of oxygen. At that percent you can pass out. If you pass out and you are alone death is going to happen. She almost died last week because of this situation.

A medicine chemical gas is in an asthma inhaler, and when you release the gas into your lungs from the inhaler, the medicine causes the swelling of your airways to go down.

When a very young child exhibits asthma-like symptoms, there is a chance that the asthma will go away as the lungs develop. However, research has also shown that early exposure to specific allergens, like dust mites, can be linked to asthma development.

Asthma is typically a chronic, lifelong disease that can even be life-threatening. Allergens (like mold, tobacco smoke, or dust mites), cold air, or exercise can make it difficult for an asthmatic to breathe.

The most important aspect of asthma management is to avoid the allergens or situations that can trigger an asthma attack.

Within the home, professional cleaning services can reduce allergens through carpet and upholstery cleaning, mattress cleaning and other services.