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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 does tobacco cause colds sore throats and asthma attacks?
Well, according to doctors when you smoke tobacco the smoke has certain chemicals that can harm you respiratory system and this can cause many deadly diseases, sicknesses or other respiratory problems. There are many things you may not know that vendors or people in the making of tobacco put in these drugs that may end up in many deaths or diseases! So please take my warning and don't take drugs as in tobacco!
Are there allergic reactions to oxalis?
Its very possible. If indeed you have a reaction after touching, ingesting, breathing near this plant talk to a doctor. If you ingest a large amount of this matter (believe it, it's edible) you could possibly get Oxalis poisoning! This could be fatal. Along with kidney failure. (Can be eaten as small portions Ex: one leaf, but shouldn't be eaten a-lot or frequently)
Use expectorate in a sentence?
If you find it difficult to expectorate cough mucus, use a vaporizer to help soften it before trying to cough.
No. I know someone who has had asthma since he was 2 and he is very tall for his age.
What cause the asthma on the person?
respiratory infections
allergens
work
temperature change
strong odors
stress and emotions
cold air
exercise
medication
food additives
pollutants
tobbaco
gastric reflux
What is cough and chest congestion and wheezing but no fever?
it could be as simple as asthma, or as complacated as copd, only if you smoke, also the lungs are a sensitive tissue and allergies to animals, indoor or outdoor could also be to blame--please go to the doctor and get a standard scrach test its not expensive and doesn't hurt to much feels like a fingernail clippers rubbing on your arm, also employment if you work in welding or plastics their carsenegic which is awful for the lungs look at the msds about possible hazards and chemicals in the work place and see if anything harsh you work with could be causing these symptoms-find the source and dont give up searcing for answers.
What to expect from an massive asthma attack if you stop breathing?
They might die if you dont take them to the hospital imediently. So when you notice that happening take them to the hospital immedietly.
Are asthma medications prescribed?
Yes, in North America at least Asthma drugs are regulated and available by Prescription only.
What symptoms does asthma has?
Usually characterized by the following symptoms:
-Shortness of breath that worsens with physical activity
-A high pitched wheezing sound when you breath
-Feeling the need to gasp for breath
-Flushed complexion
-A dry cough
I don't think so because soar throat is a throat problem and asthma is an inside breathing problem.
poodles, hairless dogs, and breeds mixed with other non shedding breeds. and as for the asthma, i would get an ok from your doctor and talk to her/him about the effects of dog hair and dander with a post asthmatic person
Is breathlessness when talking or reading aloud a sign of asthma?
I think that it might be, b/c that is what happens to me when I read to my class, and I also have other numerous symptoms happening now where I can not breathe.
That sounds more like COPD. See your dr.
How do you get rid of ozone in a confined space?
The following will increase the rate of ozone loss (and can be used together):
- waiting longer before entering the space
- increasing temperature
- increasing water vapor
- adding odorous compounds (H2S, SO2, perfumes... anything with a carbon-carbon double bond)
- applying lots of UV-B (which causes skin cancer, and damages most polymers / wood / fabrics)
- venting the space to the outdoors
It would also be helpful to make changes to prevent or decrease the creation of ozone in the first place.
Bronchodilator
Examples of communicable diseases?
Communicable diseases are diseases that pass from one human to another or from an animal to a human. Examples include impetigo, chicken pox, flu, tuberculosis and MRSA.
What if someone gets an asthma attack and he doesn't have an inhaler?
I'm the one who posted this question. I might have an asthma, but we're not sure. I don't have an inhaler. I told my friend with asthma what it was like and she said "that is exactly what my attacks are like!" I began to worry so I posted this. PLEASE ANSWER!! If it happens to me again then I'm going to the doctor. It happened during basketball practice so it's probably physical asthma. Please answer my question! I want help! Do I need an inhaler? IS it asthma?
Asthmatic smokers who quit the habit can reverse lung damage that exacerbates their breathing difficulties, regardless of how long and how often they smoked in the past.
What are the symptoms of asthma in adults and what are the treatments?
The symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and frequent coughing especially at night. Another symptom of asthma is difficulty breathing.
What is the term Asthma Unspecified Does it mean that a person has asthma?
== == == == Allergies and Asthma: A Common Type of Asthma Allergies and asthma often go hand-in-hand. Allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) is inflammation of the inside lining of the nose and is the single most common chronic allergic disease experienced by people. In those with allergic rhinitis, increased sensitivity (allergy) to a substance causes your body's immune cells to release histamines in response to contact with the allergens. Histamines along with other chemicals lead to allergy symptoms. The most common allergens enter the body through the airway. With allergic rhinitis, you may feel a constant runny nose, ongoing sneezing, swollen nasal passages, excess mucus, weepy eyes, and a scratchy throat. A cough may result from the constant postnasal drip. Many times asthma symptoms are triggered by allergic rhinitis. Your doctor may prescribe medications to control the allergies and, in doing so, the cough and other asthma symptoms may subside. Exercise-Induced Asthma Exercise-induced asthma is a type of asthma triggered exercise or physical exertion. Many people with asthma experience some degree of symptoms with exercise. However, there are many people without asthma, including Olympic athletes, who develop symptoms only during exercise. With exercise-induced asthma, airway narrowing peaks five to 20 minutes after exercise begins, making it difficult to catch your breath. You may have symptoms of an asthma attack with wheezing and coughing. Your doctor can instruct you if you need to pre-medicate with asthma inhalers (bronchodilators) before exercise to prevent these uncomfortable asthma symptoms. Cough-Variant Asthma In the type of asthma called cough-variant asthma, severe coughing with asthma is the predominant symptom. There can be other causes of cough such as postnasal drip, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn). Coughing because of sinusitis with asthma is common. Asthma is a serious cause of cough that is common today. Cough-variant asthma is vastly underdiagnosed and undertreated. Asthma triggers for cough-variant asthma are usually respiratory infections and exercise. For any persistent cough, contact your doctor. Your doctor may order specific asthma tests, such as pulmonary function tests, to show how well your lungs function. You might need to see a lung specialist for further tests before an asthma diagnosis is made. (Source: WebMD.com : http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/types-asthma) ----
Asthma Unspecified means that the person has two or more of these types of Asthma or their symptoms do not fit into any of the categories above to describe their type of Asthma. Also what that means is there haven't been enough people with these types of symptoms to make a category for them yet, not that the symptoms are any worse or better than the other types.
Is it bad to take too much asthma medicine?
It is dangerous to take "too much" of any medicine. You should only take what your doctor prescribes. If your symptoms are getting worse and not helped by your current medication, than you might want to go see your doctor or even go to the emergency room if it gets too bad. ===== Also, you didn't say which medicine, but a lot of the fast fix asthma medicines are stimulants. For example I take albuterol in a nebulizer, and once when I was having a really bad attack I took 2 nebulizer doses too close together and my heart beat so fast and I felt so sick -- like I was having a heart attack -- I went to the emergency room. You should definitely talk to your doctor about medication options for your specific case.
High blood pressure and asthma are conditions that frequently accompany obesity?
Obesity is just one of the issues that high blood pressure and asthma can accompany and exacerbate. They can also accompany other issues, including dermatological and autoimmune issues, and heart issues.
What cat is allowed to be near a person with asthma?
It will depend on what triggers the person's asthma. There is no certain kind of cat, per se.
