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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.
1,373 Questions
How accurate is pulmonary function test for asthma?
Very accurate with proper instruction and good patient effort
Why is it hard to breathe after producing semen?
lol... eithier
1. your obese
2. you have asthma or other respratory disease
otherwise its probably a personal problem lol
How would the use of beta 2 antagonist drugs useful in asthma?
Beta 2 receptors are responsible for keeping your bronchi open so you can breath. If they are antagonized, your bronchi will close up. In asthma you want to use Beta2 AGONISTS, drugs that stimulate these receptors, so you can breath.
How safe is acai berry for asthma patients?
In its natural unaltered or processed form this berry is very potenent to almost all ailments that we suffer from our bodies. The all natural pulp form is the way you want to go to get the all natural organic nutrition the berry has to offer.
Is there any alternative cure for asthma other than inhalers?
go to the related link below to get more information on asthma ant treatment options.
Asthma treatments
How do you cut a piece of paper in half?
With a pair of scissors. Personally I use my mind to will the paper to cut itself.
What Yoga and breathing methods are used to treat asthma?
Studies have shown that yoga significantly helps asthma sufferers, with exercises specifically designed to expand the lungs, promote deep breathing, and reduce stress.
Because if u lose to much oxygen than you're lungs can close up and if it's way to much u can die.
Asthma is important because it is a common childhood illness and is responsible for many hospital admissions and school absenteeism. It can be severe and even life threatening if not managed effectively. Some asthma triggers are:-
Animals, tobacco smoke, viral infections, pollen, molds, dust, aspirin, exercise, chemicals, cold air and extreme emotional distress. Test for Asthma diagnosis testing include :-
Chest Xray
Allergy tests
Lung function tests (spirometry)
The management of asthma includes avoiding triggers, treating the acute attack, prevention of further attacks, and monitoring the progress of the disease. Your family Doctor will prescribe the most effective medication for each patient, and referral on to a specialist Physician if necessary. Children with asthma often grow out of the illness.
Alveoli are little air sacs found in bunches (like grapes) at the end of terminal bronchioles. Alveoli are where gas exchange (oxygen goes into blood and carbon dioxide out of blood) happens as they have sufficiently thin walls and suitably large total surface areas for gas exchange to occur.
Why is adrenaline used in the treatment of an asthma attack?
Adrenaline is used because it quickly opens up the airways.
Can you use testostrone cream instead of steroids for asthma?
No, steroids used for the treatment of asthma are not the same as testosterone. Asthma attacks often have two phases, the initial attack then a recurrence a few hours later. Using the wrong type of steroid (like testosterone or anabolic steroids for sports/bodybuilding) in the place of an inhaled corticosteroid (albuterol, etc) could result in death if either attack were serious enough.
Is asthma pumps just for asthma?
It depends on the medication. The pump itself will take other pressurised medication canisters if they will physically fit. However - the medication in an asthma pump is solely for the treatment of asthma - not other conditions.
Enlarged lymph nodes tired achy muscles what could this be?
This is most likely an active infection or immunisation, and is not asthma.
The causes of asthma aren't clear. But we do know that certain factors may increase the likelihood of developing asthma, or of it becoming persistent.
Allergic or extrinsic asthma is the most common type of asthma and results from breathing in certain allergens and irritants that cause an allergic reaction and asthma attack. Allergic asthma can affect anyone at any age, but children are more likely to suffer from this inflammatory condition. Researchers believe that both hereditary and environmental factors are responsible for allergic asthma.
In people with allergic asthma, the over-sensitive airway passages to the lungs become inflamed and the surrounding muscles constrict (tighten) when an allergen or irritant is inhaled. This in turn triggers asthma symptoms.
Allergic asthma is caused by inhaling specific allergens and irritants that set off an allergic reaction and asthma symptoms. In people without asthma, these allergens and irritants are often harmless and cause no response; however, in people with allergic asthma, their hyper-sensitive immune systems think that they are harmful substances.
Asthma is often caused by various allergens or irritants in the lungs which leads to inflammation of the lungs. Various factors can exacerbate the lungs, making them more vulnerable to asthma. Other lifestyle choices can also increase ones likelihood for asthma, and increase the severity of asthma.
Inflammation of the airway is the body's reaction to something it considers harmful as an attempt to keep the bad stuff out, unfortunately sometimes to the detriment of the body itself. It can even be caused by stomach acid ( acid reflux ) rising up and irritating the oesophagus.
Common Allergens or Irritants
Allergens that can trigger asthma attacks:
- Tree, grass and weed pollen.
- Mould spores.
- Animal dander (skin flakes). Pet urine, faeces, saliva and hair can also trigger an asthma attack.
- Cockroach faeces and saliva.
- Dust mite faeces.
Irritants that can trigger asthma attacks:
- Tobacco smoke and smoke from candles, incense or a chimney.
- Cold air.
- Air pollution.
- Scents from scented products, such as perfumes, air fresheners and lotions.
- Dust.
- Industrial and household chemicals.
Likelihood of developing asthma
You're more likely to develop asthma if:
- You smoke.
- You have another allergic disease, such as eczema or hay fever.
- A close relative has asthma, eczema, hay fever or allergic conjunctivitis.
- You were born prematurely or with a low birth weight.
- You had bronchiolitis as a child.
- You were exposed to tobacco smoke as a child.
- Either of your parents had asthma.
Other lifestyle choices or factors that can make one vulnerable to Asthma:
- smoking
- stress and/or over-exertion of the body (eg: sports)
- respiratory illness, eg cold, flu.
- lack of exercise
- lack of sleep
- diet
- sudden weight change.
- having children
To find your individual cause you should see an allergist. Most allergists are also asthma specialists, and will try different things until a desirable result is found.
allergies, a LEETLE piece of pollen, grass, dirt, etc. Also, asthma can be caused by not breathing right.
No. It is a genetically inherited disease, not a viral infection.
Ashtma attacks are scary due to the fact that you cannot breathe, but I would not go so far as to say they are a rehearsal for death unless you are planning to drown for you death.
Will asthma affect your chances for having the gastric bypass surgery?
The only way that asthma is affected is, as with any other surgery, the anesthesiologist needs to be aware of the severity of your symptoms. As far as outcomes, since Sleep Apnea is better after Bypass, the obvious conclusion is that weight loss will help to improve your Asthma.
Will a vaporizer for weed effect asthma patients?
i also have asthma and have had it for several years and i smoke out of my vaporizer all the time and get super baked. you should do the same
Is there such thing asthma tablets?
yes..there are asthma tablet..commonly known as tablet ventolin,taken 1 tab 2 times per day or when ever needed..
Can your son join the military if he has asthma?
Currently, the U.S. military is pretty wary about recruiting people with asthma. Mostly it's a cold, hard "NO!", but I was told by an Army recruiter that you can possibly get a waiver for asthma if you're a doctor due to the high demand for doctors right now.
