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Q: Is laryngospasm a symptom of asthma or anaphylaxis?
If not, how is it different from an asthma or allergy attack?

A: A laryngospasm is an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction (spasm) of the laryngeal cords. The condition typically lasts less than 30 or 60 seconds, and causes a partial blocking of breathing in, while breathing out remains easier. It may be triggered when the vocal cords or the area of the trachea below the cords detects the entry of water, mucus, blood, or other substance. It is characterized by stridor and or retractions. Some people suffer from frequent laryngospasms, whether awake or asleep. In an ear, nose and throat practice, it is typically seen in people who have silent reflux disease. It is also a well known, infrequent, but serious post-surgery complication. This can be a symptom of asthma (hyper reactive airway) and/or a symptom of anaphylaxis.

Q: Is wheezing a normal symptom of asthma?
Just wondering if this constant wheezing is just part of having asthma or maybe it's not controlled.

A: Wheezing is a symptom of asthma, but sometimes it can be the more dangerous symptom. Depends on the intensity of the wheezing. If it is really loud and disturbing, this may be a serious asthma attack.

Q: Does anyone else out there have asthma that the main symptom is coughing?
I cough so much sometimes that I can't breathe. I don't have the normal wheezing that you hear about. I was just diagnosed with asthma a few years ago. After having an undiagnosed cough for a year.

A: I am same the way. It wasn't til I was 17 that I was finally diagnosed as a dangerous asthmatic. The thing you and I have to be careful of is we don't wheeze-I almost died when I was 18 from an attack that was not recognized as an attack. I was in the hosptial for a week because they couldn't get my breathing regulated. My attacks come on with no warning. I can be fine one minute and the next be down coughing and hacking and not breathing. It is a misconception that wheezing earmarks asthma. I have to have an inhaler on me all the time. I am also on advair, singular, and 2 different inhalers for treatment to keep my airways open all the time. My hubby had to take me one night to the er under an attack with no wheezing. I was on the brink of death that night as well. But, thanks to a diligent staff that night they knew what to do and didn't go by the wheeze factor. You are not alone in this. It is getting more common as well.

Q: a steroid inhaler ever instantly help your asthma symptom?
does inhaling steroid ever helped with your asthma instantly like within 30 min

A: Yes there are some inhalers which the active ingredient is a steroid, and they are classified as rescue inhalers. An example of such a rescue inhaler would be Albuterol. These steroids reduce inflammation of the bronchial tubes within the lungs, and because they are delivered in an aerosol mist directly through inhalation of the drug, it will work more quickly (in mere minutes) than when taking this same drug orally. There are also steroids that are not fast acting, and are considered as more of a maintenance drug for respiratory disorders such as asthma or COPD. Many patients, depending on the severity and cause of thier respiratory disease, will take a maintenance medication such as singulair (montelukast sodium) along with a rescue inhaler. The Singulair is a newer drug that is not steroid based and works to block leukotrienes which is thought to be one underlying cause to allergies which in some patients may lead to asthmatic responses. If you are someone who responds well to this drug then you will ideally have to rely less and less on a rescue inhaler such as Albuterol.

Q: I have asthma-would chest pain be a symptom ?
I have asthma and in my chest it sometimes feels like that blood is "boiling" or starting to get "warmer" and it causes my chest to hurt/burn.Would that be an previous affect or a symptom,if not what would it be?

A: yes -use your nebulizer or rescue inhaler. follow up with your pulmonologist.

Q: asthma question (is this asthma symptom)?
i have asthma but i dont have it bad used inhaler twice in ten years but could this be asthma symptom have allergies and woke up and coughed for about 15 minutes when i first got up, but now its alittle hard to breathe if im sitting im breathing fine but when i get up its a little harder,when i take a deep breathe it burns like i have heartburn,my lungs feel fine just that main airway, could it be just inflammation from coughing so much this morning?

A: Allergies are a big tigger for asthmatics. It does sound like asthma. You should try to find out what you are allergic to and eliminating it. I would also see my Doctor because it could also be an infection in your upper respiratory system.

Q: is this an asthma symptom?
The doctor has told me that I have asthma. I'm just wondering one things. Do people who suffer from asthma also feel dizzy or sleepy throughout the day? I mean I can get up in the morning and 30 minutes later I start feeling dizzy and want to lie down. Could this be because of asthma?

A: I've had asthma all my life well all 16 years, and i havent had those symptons from my asthma. But it could still be a sympton, as i do sometimes get quite tired and dizzy when i'm chesty. But not on anyother accasions. Hope i helped ;)

Q: I have asthma, but lately rather than wheezing I just feel a pressure on my chest?
I'm not sure if its my asthma or not, but it is relieved when I use my albuterol inhaler. Is this an asthma symptom?

A: Yes pressure can be a symptom of asthma. If the inhaler relieved the discomfort then most likely it was asthma. However, if you get to a point where the inhaler doesn't relieve the pressure, go to the hospital ASAP. Just a note: The National Asthma Prevention Program and the Expert Panel of Diagnosis and Management of Asthma both agree if you have to use a prescription inhaler such as albuterol more then two time per week, your asthma is NOT in control and you will need a prescription controller medication.

Q: Can you get asthma from having bronchitis?
I have had asthma since the doctor gave me medicine for bronchitis. Could this medicine have created a dependence in my lungs? I never had any asthma symptoms before that.

A: yes, it is a possibility. the dependency of your lungs on the medicine may make it harder to breath, see your doctor and talk to them about getting a breather

Q: How is blood pressure affected by asthma?
If you are coughing, or having asthma symptoms, will your blood pressure/heart rate read lower or higher than normal?

A: Higher because your body has to work harder to get oxygen flowing through your body.

Q: Are there any herbal teas or fruit that are good for asthma?
I would like to know if there any type of herbal teas that work to help control asthma symptoms. If so where can they be found and what types. Also are there any types of fruit that are good for asthma. Mainly adult asthma.

A: Check out this guy's site...http://www.watercure.com He believes that many conditions (including asthma) are caused and/or exacerbated but not giving the body the amount of water it needs. I grew up having asthma. I started drinking more water when I was about 15 and although my asthma has not been cured, its improved alot since then. I'll never know if it was the water that did it or if it was just getting older, but I do know that making sure I drank the amount of water my body needs never hurt.

Q: My personal trainer friend says there is a muscle therapy that helps asthma sufferers. Does it work?
I have had asthma since childhood. Just recently my friend who is a personal trainer said he has been teaching a muscle therapy that retrains muscles in the abodmen and rib cage to work properly. He said some of his clients have had no asthma symptoms since doing the program even though a couple have had it since childhood as well. Can anyone tell me anything more about it? Or, has anyone had any personal experience with it?

A: In Dr. Batmanheldi's book, "Your not sick, your thirsty. Your body's many cries for water", the Dr. says asthma is an effect of dehydration. Our brains are about 80% water and our body is about 70%. The brain takes first priority over water consumption and when dehydrated, many symptoms can occur. Water drawn from sponges in the joints is arthritis. When our cells form a waxy substance around them to conserve water, that is cholesterol. When water is drawn upon from the postules in the lungs that help us breath due to dehydration, our lungs close up to conserve that water and we call it asthma. Try drinking half your body weight in ounces of water daily to reduce your need for medications. Ex: 150 pounds = 75 ounces.

Q: It always FEELS like i have to YAWN but I can't?? Is this a symptom of asthma?


A: yawning is contagious in a way. You see other people yawn, and it makes you want to yawn. Yawning is a reflex caused by not getting enough oxygen out of the air. I think it might be a natural survival thing to yawn if you see others yawning, to make sure you get your share of oxygen too. if you spend a lot of time indoors this could be part of it. If you go out in the fresh air, you will probably find that you yawn much less. I dont think anyone really knows all the reasons for yawning though, its jsut one of those things that we do. Try looking at the sun and see if it makes you sneeze! :P There are lots of possible causes for yawning though, so take a look at this site for some more info :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yawn And if you are worried about it, go and see your doctor to make sure nothings wrong :) oh, and i was yawning while reading/writing this.. so i think it is contagious! lol

Q: My school nurse thinks i may have asthma any opinions?
I keep on feeling light headed, and as if my heart is racing and because of that i feel short of breath. My school nurse said i may have asthma because my brother and mum have but im 16 and have never had asthma symptoms before. I've had the symptoms for the last two years but there were huge gaps in between them but now i cant go 2 or 3 weeks without getting them. Any advice?

A: it doesn't sound like asthma to me at all, you have all the symptoms of low blood sugar. i have it and you described my symptoms when my sugars low. see a doctor he can make sure with a blood test. good luck!

Q: Does anyone know what diet is good to eat for asthma patients?
I have asthma and the only thing I have found is not to eat sugar, salt and milk. I was hoping somone could help me find a good diet or meal plan to help reduce asthma symptoms.

A: How did you decide not to eat sugar, salt and milk? There are many ideas about diets for asthma, and many of them are not based on good science. I don't know of any reason why sugar or salt would be bad. Milk has a bad rep as supposedly increasing secretions (so you get more clogged up), but actually in many people, it's not a problem at all - and it's good for you, so don't give it up unless you're sure it is affecting you. Fish oils (omega-3) have been proven to be good for reducing asthma symptoms. If you can't eat fish several times a week, get yourself a supplement. Two or three cups of coffee a day are also recommended, provided you're not sensitive to caffeine (ideally, don't have coffee any later than lunchtime). Some people are allergic to some foods and additives. The only reliable way to check this for an asthmatic, is to give up the food for a week or so, then eat it, and then check your peak flow (using a peak flow meter, which I'm sure you have) 10 minutes, 20 minutes, half an hour, and an hour after eating the food. It's a good idea to check your peak flow after meals a few times before you try this test, so you know what happens after a regular meal. Some people find that their peak flow drops after a meal anyway, because their system is working on digesting. Once you know what your peak flow normally is after a meal, you'll know whether the particular food is worse than usual or much the same. In general, avoiding the things that make you wheeze, and improving your fitness, will do more good than diet.