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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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Should people who have asthma avoid ecstasy?
Maybe. I've always heard that you shouldn't take ecstasy unless you're very, very, heakthy, but it affects the heart more than the lungs. Try taking a half pill and see how it affects you. Make sure you're with peope and your inhaler.
What is the contagious period of asthma or is there one?
Asthma is a respitory condition and so is not contagious.
Is asthma more harmful to babies?
Babies who develop asthma are at a higher risk for respiratory problems. My son developed a respiratory virus (RSV) at the age of five months. It was sudden and we couldn't see it coming. The first warning sign of RSV is short breaths, inability to catch one's breath, eg: panting. After such an illness an infant will 90% of the time develop ashtma.
Other factors that contribute to the development of asthma are family history, living environment, and diet. Food allergies tend to set off asthma. My son is three years old now and is on an Albuterol "Quick Relief" inhaler and a Nebulizer to administer his other medicines. If you suspect your baby has asthma, get it checked out.
If when he cries for a while he starts coughing relentlessly, that is a sign. If when he is playful and is laughing alot and this leads to constant coughing, this is another sign.
Asthma is very harmful for babies if left unchecked.
What are some treatments for sikle-cell anemia and asthma?
well i know someone who had asthma she takes juice plus (17 fruits and veggies in a capsule) and she hasn't had any problems since she's been taking it. I also take it ... my legs used to turn purple if i would stand still for a few minutes(i'm only 14) and i haven't had any problems since
What are the causes of occupational asthma?
exposure to: animal hair, dust composed of bacteria, protein, or organic matter like cereal, grains, cotton, and flax, fumes created by metal soldering, insulation and packaging materials.
Asthma can become very serious if not treated properly, some times people will outgrow this condition.
What are prevention methods for asthma?
Having some strong coffee will help with asthma, if your having an immediate attack. Other preventable measures are to avoid triggers that start asthma, including staying indoors and wearing masks.
Your son gets purple lips when he is in the pool what is the cause of that happening?
He's cold and so the blood flow to the periphery is reduced.
Can you have a heart attack after having an asthma attack?
YES you can have a heart attack at anytime for any reason. You can have a heart attack for no reason at all.
Can asthma be transmitted through fluid such as saliva?
No, it is basically a genetic condition that may be aggravated by environmental conditions, it is not communicable
How Can I be confirmed that I have asthma?
Go see a doctor and explain what problems you have and when you have them.
What kind of pathogens causes asthma?
Asthma is not caused by an infection. It is a chronic recurrent inflammatory condition of the lungs marked by acute bronchospasm and inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles, causing difficulty breathing and wheezing.
While some infections (particularly viral pulmonary infections) can cause wheezing, they do not cause asthma. Most people will have no further wheezing once over their illness.
Which air pollutants can aggravate bronchial asthma in humans and cause fish to suffocate?
Air pollutants which can aggravate bronchial asthma in humans and cause fish to suffocate are ones which are acids formed by nitrogen compounds. Some products which produce these acids during manufacturing are fertilizer, dyes, and drugs.
Can you take fluoxetine when you have asthma?
I've taken fluoxetine for years and I have severe asthma. I've noticed no effect at all.
What to do if your wife snores?
Find a new one. sleep in another room. don't let her sleep. kill her.
Can an attack of dizziness be an asthma attack?
- No, you can feel very dizzy whilst having an asthma attack obviously due to the restricted oxygen supply tothe brain, however unless there is a severe wheeze, accompanied by extreme discomfort and or a severe persistant struggling cough, then it is not an asthma attack. i personally suffered with childhood asthma and so i know the signs and then i used to worry about asthma as an adult, however i have now developed panic attacks which one of the main symptoms is dizziness and these were brought on through worrying about asthma! so take a break and think whether or not you could be having a mild panic attack . they are not the same thing!!!!
- With asthma you would notice a hard time moving air out of your lungs. In some cases some wheezing and or coughing. Prolonged you can become hypoxic and therefor become dizzy. If on the other hand you are just getting dizzy with no breathing stress its most likely something very different. If you are breathing fast and deeply feeling like you cant get a full breath, maybe your heart pounding then get dizzy you are probobly suffering an anxiety attack and the light headedness is probobly from breating too much. Either way if you have a reaccuring problem you need to see a medical professional to rule out anything serious. or to ease your mind finding it is something very minor.
i have had asthma my whole life i used to get really dizzy after having my inhaler , i went to see my gp and he switched my medication now i dont have them that often than before :)
How does one get the Nicotrol inhaler?
You can get a Nicotrol inhaler from a prescription store or pharmacy. This helpful inhaler helps reduce the urgency of smoking and has helped many people, but it has to be pre-scripted to you.
Do you have asthma if you cough up phlem as well as wheezing?
Coughing up phlegm (correct spelling) can be a symptom of many things. But it could sometimes mean a sign of asthma. If you are concerned or think you have asthma, go see your doctor or GP and ask for an asthma test. Better safe than sorry :D
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Does overweight people have asthma more than skinny people?
I don't think there's a tendency for overweight people to become asthmatic, BUT there is a tendency for some people with asthma to become overweight if they have difficulty breathing properly during exercise.
Is asthma a noninfectious disease?
asthma is currently recognized as a noninfectious disease. Asthma is considered a "reactive airway disease," meaning basically that the airway is reacting to some type of irritant. Asthma attacks can be triggered by many things such as allergens, cold air, or exercise. These irritants cause inflammation in the airway walls and mucus production, which can narrow the airway and make breathing difficult.
Interesting question however, as some newer data has actually supported infectious etiologies such as chlamydia as a possible underlying cause of asthma... but not proven yet.
Does asthma effect your allergy to dogs?
Yes, it could. An allergic response can trigger an exacerbation of asthma. Common types of asthma attacks are actually caused by allergic reactions.
