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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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people experience shortness of breath at top of mountain because of lower oxygen
How can your chances of asthma increase?
im an asthma sufferer and when i was younger i only had very mild asthma and only needed to use my inhaler whenever i had a cold. then i started smoking and now i have to use my inhaler atleast 5 times a day maybe more depending on how much i smoke, i also cannot participate in many sports because of this.
smoking does make at alot worse and can reduce your whole motivation if you have asthma.
Asthma has inspiratory dyspnea or expiratory dyspnea?
Expiraroty dyspnea (remember all pulmonary diseases have expiratory or mixed dyspneas and heart diseases are differentiated by inspiratory dyspneas)
What does probable duration of condition mean?
The time inwhich the condition started until ending time of condition.
What are somethings the doctor will do to help you live with asthma?
the doctor can give u an asthma pump, an asthma machine and pills
Is cold water an asthma trigger?
It could be, much as cold air is a trigger. However, this would depend on the manner in which the water is introduced into the airway system, as well as how sensitive a particular asthma patient's airway is.
What can you do about pet dander and asthma?
Pets should be bathed and groomed at least once every couple of weeks (more often for longer haired dogs or dogs that like to get dirty). Regular vacuuming and dusting of carpets and furniture also helps control the amount of dander in the house. If you don't already have a dog and are looking to get one try getting a dog that is considered "hypo-allergenic". This does not mean that you are guaranteed not to have a reaction, it only means that you may be less likely to have one.
Work with your physician to try to figure out what it is about the dog that you are allergic to because if the reactions you have are severe your best bet may be to not own a dog at all.
AnswerIf you have asthma extremely bad or one of your children has it, then unfortunately there isn't much you can do. Asthma, as you know, is not to be played around with, especially in children. All dogs and cats have pet dander (even though some breeds don't shed.) Just like humans, we are constantly losing dead cells off our bodies and so does the pet.If the asthma is mild, consult your doctor first. If he/she says it's OK to get a non-shedding dog, then you will need to keep your floors clean every day, not to mention vacuuming every day and that means the sofas as well. Bichon Frises are great little dogs that are robust, comical, love kids and very sturdy. These little dogs don't shed, nor do poodles. Cairns hardly shed at all (have owned both Bichon Frises and Cairns) and small pets are easier to bathe (approx. once every 2 months in the summer and once every 3 months in the winter.) These are indoor dogs and not meant to be left outside with the exception of "doing their business" and playing. The larger the dog the more dander. Don't get very small dogs if you have children. These smaller dogs are meant for lap dogs and carrying around and not able to play as boisterously as mid-sized dogs.
It's very difficult for especially children wanting a pet to know they can't have one. The good news is, in many cases the child can grow out of asthma. They simply don't know why, but all science knows is our bodies change every 7 years.
Also, when your child washes his/her hands (goes for adults as well) do it with warm water and SOAP and NOT ANTIBACTERIAL SOAPS! Antibacterial soaps are not only drying to the skin and will cause cracks in the skin causing infections, but, it takes the good bacteria off the skin and people are more apt to pick up colds, flues, etc. Good old warm water and soap is the best thing for everyone. Let the body do what it does best ... heal.
There are good air purifiers out there and well worth the cost to give you and your family some good clean air and perhaps this will also help with the pet dander.
Still, check with your doctor first.
westies do shed hair i don't care what anybody says they do and if thinking of buying a dog good for asthma I can only suggest a poodle as they loose no hair.
If you have asthma and no inhaler or allergy pills what should you do?
Go to a doctor and a pharmacist and get your stuff, genius.
Is it safe to continually use your steroid inhaler for asthma?
Yes. A steroid inhaler is designed to be used on a regular basis, it is also known as a preventer as consistant use as prescribed should prevent and or reduce asthma attacks, and limit the need to use a releaver. REMEMBER a preventer inhaler WILL NOT help during an asthma attack. Always carry your releaver on you!
Nothing. You are still able to work, so you shouldn't receive any benefits.
Do asthma attacks happen hours or days after exposure to irritant?
They usually happen within minutes, or immediately, depending on the person's allergic response to the irritant. Rarely they can happen hours after exposure, and never days afterward.
For example, exposure to simple dust or pollen might trigger a minor asthma attack, but exposure to something that can trigger an anaphylactic reaction (e.g., bee sting) will cause an asthma attack almost immediately. That's why it's important to know what your triggers are, and to keep the appropriate meds with you at all times.
Rescue inhalers work well, but not in all cases, such as an anaphylactic allergic reaction. In such cases, an Epi-pen or Twinject pen is desirable, as they're epinephrine injectables for use in emergencies.
If you have asthma problems where it seems you were exposed
Asthma is a reaction to foods, usually, that makes the tubes that you breathe through into your lungs swell up, sometimes closing the tubes up so you cannot breathe, at all.
This condition is treated chronically by doing food-elimination testing (tap water included) and removing the offending food from the diet (This is from brand-new research) and acutely with the use of atomized epinephrine breathed in.
What is the dangers of a five-year-old inhaling polyurethane fumes?
FOR AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON THE DANGERS OF POLYURETHANE, PLEASE GO TO AN ARTICLE IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC'S, "THE GREEN GUIDE."
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/ask/poly
That article appears to have gone from The Green Guide. In any event, the URL no longer works. Any other suggestions on reading matter?
Are there jobs in kansas city Missouri for 14 year olds?
I'm 14 n I work at worlds of fun! U can only like wipe tables n stuff tho. But still mim wage.:)
What are other names for asthma?
One alternative name for asthma is bronchial asthma. Other names that are used include: allergy induced asthma and exercise induced asthma.
Are basenji dogs good for kids with asthma?
It depends on what causes the child's symptoms to go off, if it's animal fur, then you probably don't want to give the child the dog. If that is not what causes the child's symptoms, then maybe. If maybe, than you might want to check with the parent.
yes you can asthma is most often passed down through genes although sometimes its not
Do asthma or arthritis have any effect on blood count values?
Arthritis can have an effect on the blood counts as well as the drugs used to treat it.
Are humidifiers good for children with asthma?
No! They are actually very bad for children with asthma! This is because the air that comes out of humidifiers is not always clean or fresh air!
Hope this helps!
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